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S643 XDP

1998 Nissan Elgrand

White Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

163,102 mi
Last recorded163,102 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Elgrand126,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS643 XDP
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2026 163,102 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill x3 holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill 1 hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arches / outer body mountain supports both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective held with tape (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2025 162,306 miles

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

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

slight underbody sealed

Pass 27 Feb 2020 160,278 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 160,273 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn all 4 corners both fronts and rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Lower Drive shaft bearing excessively worn bush bearing worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn whatts linkage linkage bushes marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 152,547 miles

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

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

Rear corrsion both sides inner sills

Pass 29 Nov 2017 134,704 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear both inner sills corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2016 121,126 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 121,126 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 100,086 miles

nearside front tyre excessively worn on outer shoulder

Pass 9 Sep 2014 91,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 91,655 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 80,837 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 79,105 miles

o/s & n/s rear anti-roll bar linkages slight play.

Fail 30 Jun 2012 79,105 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s & n/s rear anti-roll bar linkages slight play.

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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S643 XDP is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S643 XDP, 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 S643 XDP registered?

S643 XDP is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S643 XDP safe to buy?

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