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S692 OFJ

1998 Nissan Elgrand

Grey Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

164,129 mi
Last recorded164,129 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Elgrand126,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS692 OFJ
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2018 164,129 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 161,060 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

slight corrosion in both rear wheel arches

slight deterioration in prop shaft center bush

slight deterioration in rear axle tie rod bushes

Pass 19 Sep 2016 156,882 miles

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing prop shaft centre support bush has considerable wear and deterioration. ()

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded.

both sides front lower suspension ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated.

corrosion to both sides rear inner body closing panels.

deterioration in exhaust system.

nearside rear inner sill/closing panel slight corrosion.

slight deterioration in rear axle tie rod bushes.

slight play in both sides front lower suspension ball joints.

Fail 14 Sep 2016 156,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement centre bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing prop shaft centre support bush has considerable wear and deterioration. ()

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded.

both sides front lower suspension ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated.

corrosion to both sides rear inner body closing panels.

deterioration in exhaust system.

nearside rear inner sill/closing panel slight corrosion.

slight deterioration in rear axle tie rod bushes.

slight play in both sides front lower suspension ball joints.

Pass 17 Sep 2015 154,152 miles

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight movment in both lower front ball joints

Pass 27 Aug 2014 150,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

deterioration on rear axle tie rod bushes

slight wear in both rear and n/s front anti roll bar drop link ball joints

slight wear in rear anti roll bar centre bushes

slight wear in steering rack o/s

very slight wear in n/s and o/s front suspensoin lower ball joints also slight deterioration on dust covers

Fail 27 Aug 2014 150,895 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

deterioration on rear axle tie rod bushes

slight wear in both rear and n/s front anti roll bar drop link ball joints

slight wear in rear anti roll bar centre bushes

slight wear in steering rack o/s

very slight wear in n/s and o/s front suspensoin lower ball joints also slight deterioration on dust covers

Pass 11 Sep 2013 147,862 miles

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

o/s rear parking brake effort slight low

slight wear in both rear anti roll bar drop links ball joints also n/s front anti roll bar drop link ball joint

very slight wear in front suspension lower ball joints and slight deterioration on ball joint dust covers

Pass 14 Sep 2012 144,599 miles

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)

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

slight wear in front suspension lower ball joints

Fail 14 Sep 2012 144,599 miles

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

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)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

slight wear in front suspension lower ball joints

Pass 21 Sep 2011 141,478 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight deterioration in both steering rack boots

Pass 31 Aug 2010 132,045 miles

only two seats +driver seat fitted at time of test

Fail 31 Aug 2010 132,045 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

only two seats +driver seat fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Sep 2009 122,712 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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S692 OFJ is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand in Grey 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 S692 OFJ, 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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S692 OFJ is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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