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S497 KBA

2010 Nissan El Grand

Gold Diesel 3153cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,190 mi
Last recorded91,190 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2010 Nissan El Grand107,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS497 KBA
MakeNissan
ModelEl Grand
Year2010
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,153cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 91,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel dented on the inner rim

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 90,614 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Offside Front inner sill corroded but hasnt fully gone through yet

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

both rear road wheels buckled on inner rim

Fail 14 Oct 2020 90,614 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases near flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Offside Front inner sill corroded but hasnt fully gone through yet

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

both rear road wheels buckled on inner rim

Pass 24 Sep 2019 89,390 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 87,826 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear seat belts not tested.seats not fitted.

steering rack damp

Fail 11 Sep 2018 87,826 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear seat belts not tested.seats not fitted.

steering rack damp

Pass 10 Aug 2017 85,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 85,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has minor side wall damage

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 81,729 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has minor side wall damage

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn on there edges

Pass 17 Jul 2015 771,780 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 77,170 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 71,762 miles

both front tyres scrubbing outside edge

Pass 31 Jul 2013 66,875 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 62,142 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 56,630 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 51,171 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan El Grand?

Based on 1,968 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,063
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
Steering rack gaiter split 77
fog lamp not working 60
position lamp(s) not working 55
parking brake recording little or no effort 52
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S497 KBA is a 2010 Nissan El Grand in Gold with a 3,153cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2010 Nissan El Grand models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 107,072 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan El Grand fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 87 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S497 KBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan El Grand typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 16 years old, this Nissan El Grand is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S497 KBA is a 2010 Nissan El Grand, first registered on 1 July 2010.

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