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S59 GUF

1999 Nissan Elgrand

White Diesel 2950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

171,557 mi
Last recorded171,557 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Nissan Elgrand127,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS59 GUF
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 171,557 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 161,931 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 155,153 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking in tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 148,935 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 143,212 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 143,212 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 138,741 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 134,961 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 134,961 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))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 127,062 miles

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

Slight squeal from power steering belt

Pass 8 May 2017 125,105 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2017 125,102 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both wiper blades in poor condition but screenwashers inoperative so unable to check efficiency

Pass 27 Jul 2015 123,264 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres perished & cracking

Fail 23 Jul 2015 123,258 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres perished & cracking

Pass 25 Jul 2014 121,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s & n/s front tyres cracking badley in the tread area and wearing on the inner edges strongly advise early replacement

Pass 24 Jul 2013 119,586 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 23 Jul 2013 119,586 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 3 Aug 2011 108,463 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 108,462 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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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S59 GUF is a 1999 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 2,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 S59 GUF, 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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S59 GUF is a 1999 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S59 GUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S59 GUF shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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