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S524 BBV

1999 Nissan Elgrand

White Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,324 mi
Last recorded143,324 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 1999 Nissan Elgrand127,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS524 BBV
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 143,324 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 143,322 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 143,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Offside only 60kg effort, performance 3%, minimum 16% required. (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 143,231 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 143,231 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 140,158 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2018 135,944 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2017 130,891 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 126,251 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 121,484 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 117,609 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 117,609 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 114,423 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 108,323 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 108,020 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2011 96,977 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 96,977 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 88,471 miles

Foot operated parking brake anti-slip missing

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Aug 2010 88,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Foot operated parking brake anti-slip missing

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2009 80,499 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 71,873 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 71,872 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 66,966 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 66,966 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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S524 BBV is a 1999 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 S524 BBV, 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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S524 BBV is a 1999 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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