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S533 TCV

1998 Nissan Elgrand

Black Petrol 3270cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

153,092 mi
Last recorded153,092 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Elgrand126,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS533 TCV
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,270cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 153,092 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 153,092 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 147,272 miles

2 front tyres unevenly worn inner edge and cracking

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle ()

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg behind spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

slight deterioration/corrosion on other suspension components

slight oil leaks

Fail 25 Oct 2024 147,271 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear comp to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

2 front tyres unevenly worn inner edge and cracking

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle ()

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg behind spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

slight deterioration/corrosion on other suspension components

slight oil leaks

Pass 28 Oct 2023 142,069 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

slight corrosion at n/s/r

Pass 28 Oct 2022 135,750 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all at rear compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

corrosion n/s/r chassis leg

Fail 12 Oct 2022 135,459 miles

Rear Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit fog lamp wiring (4.11 (c) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes at rear compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

slight corrosion n/s/r chassis leg

Pass 27 Oct 2021 129,786 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

slight play o/s of steering rack

Pass 23 Oct 2020 118,878 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper & lower (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust deteriorated

slight corrosion on brake pipes/some undersealed

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack

Fail 22 Oct 2020 118,878 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper & lower (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust deteriorated

slight corrosion on brake pipes/some undersealed

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack

Fail 24 Sep 2020 118,418 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

n/s and o/s rear shock absorber top and bottom bushes worn ,n/s almost to excess

slight play in the steering rack inner joint at the o/s

Pass 19 Jul 2019 101,273 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 17 Jul 2019 101,271 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 4 Jun 2018 80,934 miles

Offside reverse lamp inop not sure if ment to work

slight corrosion and wear front discs and pads look low

Fail 4 Jun 2018 80,929 miles

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

Offside reverse lamp inop not sure if ment to work

slight corrosion and wear front discs and pads look low

Pass 4 May 2017 64,727 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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S533 TCV is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand in Black with a 3,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 S533 TCV, 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 S533 TCV registered?

S533 TCV is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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