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S48 VWJ

1998 Nissan Elgrand

White Petrol 3270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

144,642 mi
Last recorded144,642 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Nissan Elgrand126,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS48 VWJ
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,270cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 144,642 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 144,642 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 137,757 miles

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

oil leaking.

Fail 17 Nov 2020 137,571 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working and offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

oil leaking.

Pass 22 May 2019 116,995 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 116,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 99,880 miles

Manufactures engine and Sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear On Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 99,880 miles

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

Manufactures engine and Sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear On Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2014 48,765 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 VWJ is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S48 VWJ, 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 S48 VWJ registered?

S48 VWJ is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is S48 VWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S48 VWJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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