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S258 ABV

1998 Nissan Elgrand

White Diesel 3153cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

284,157 mi
Last recorded284,157 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Elgrand126,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS258 ABV
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,153cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 284,157 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 284,157 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 281,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

various place under side heavily under sealed

Fail 11 Mar 2025 281,903 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

various place under side heavily under sealed

Pass 9 Apr 2024 271,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner plated and heavily sealed and undersealed

Underside covered in underseal.

Fail 2 Apr 2024 271,833 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underside covered in underseal.

Pass 6 Apr 2023 261,078 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 261,045 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm very worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 249,801 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight dampness on offside front brake caliper

Fail 16 Mar 2022 249,765 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight dampness on offside front brake caliper

Pass 17 Mar 2021 239,591 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met minimum pass requirements at 18%

Pass 20 Mar 2020 232,850 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 219,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 201,654 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 185,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under cover fitted obscuring some MOT related components

Fail 7 Apr 2017 185,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under cover fitted obscuring some MOT related components

Pass 9 Mar 2016 163,465 miles

Under cover fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2015 148,520 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 148,520 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

How Reliable is the Nissan Elgrand?

Based on 136,948 MOT tests across 17,589 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
5,309
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
17,589
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 1,720
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,283
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,279
fog lamp not working 1,174
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S258 ABV is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,153cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 126,516 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Elgrand fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 1,720 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S258 ABV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Elgrand typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S258 ABV registered?

S258 ABV is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S258 ABV safe to buy?

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