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S48 LDN

1998 Nissan Elgrand

White Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

166,080 mi
Last recorded166,080 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Nissan Elgrand126,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS48 LDN
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 166,080 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 162,485 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 158,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 155,955 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 155,955 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 152,358 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 149,193 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 149,193 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 145,176 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 141,402 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on the outer sides

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 138,748 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play and nearside front steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 135,410 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 130,678 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 122,829 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 122,829 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 119,874 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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S48 LDN is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 S48 LDN, 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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S48 LDN is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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