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S420 OTR

1999 Nissan Elgrand

White Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

175,332 mi
Last recorded175,332 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Nissan Elgrand127,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS420 OTR
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 175,332 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 171,917 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 169,280 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 165,489 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 155,416 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 152,753 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All

Fail 15 Dec 2020 152,753 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All

Pass 31 May 2019 150,107 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underneath corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively & handbrake just met the brake limit (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 149,358 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

front windscreen cracked not in view of driver

Pass 24 Mar 2017 147,960 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

front windscreen cracked not in view of driver

Pass 31 Mar 2016 144,963 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front windscreen cracked not in view of driver

Fail 31 Mar 2016 144,963 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

front windscreen cracked not in view of driver

Pass 8 Apr 2015 142,168 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front windscreen cracked not in view of driver.

offside front tyre worn inner tread edge.

Pass 19 May 2014 133,125 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 May 2013 121,049 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2013 121,049 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2012 102,025 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 102,025 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 86,044 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

front brake discs corroded

long hand brake travel

slight leaks from both rear shock absorbers

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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S420 OTR is a 1999 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S420 OTR, 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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S420 OTR is a 1999 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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