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S289 VWF

1999 Nissan Elgrand

Black Petrol 3297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

188,445 mi
Last recorded188,445 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 1999 Nissan Elgrand127,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS289 VWF
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 188,445 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Lower some surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 188,288 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 181,781 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 172,871 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both clamp bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil dampness under engine and gearbox areas

some surface corrosion to underbody in places

Pass 11 Sep 2020 168,958 miles

Rear both anti roll bar clamp bushes are slightly worn

Rear both tyres are wearing slightly low (may need replacing soon)

slight oil dampness under engine area

surface corrosion to underbody in places (parts have been welded and parts may need attention soon)

Pass 13 Mar 2019 162,223 miles

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

slight oil dampness under engine area

slight play in nearside inner track rod

slight wear to rear anti roll bar clamp bushes

Pass 3 Feb 2018 153,229 miles

slight oil dampness under engine area

Pass 2 Feb 2017 148,532 miles

Both inner sills have corrosion in places but not effecting and components

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 148,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill near trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both inner sills have corrosion in places but not effecting and components

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 145,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2015 145,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2014 139,491 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2014 139,491 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2013 129,193 miles

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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S289 VWF is a 1999 Nissan Elgrand in Black with a 3,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 127,816 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S289 VWF, 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 27 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S289 VWF is a 1999 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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