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S860 YOO

1998 Nissan Elgrand

Silver Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,210 mi
Last recorded199,210 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Elgrand126,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS860 YOO
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 199,210 miles

Body component slightly loose corroded but not bad (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 191,983 miles

Central Front O/S + N/S UNDER BODY CORRODED

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 176,808 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 173,148 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 170,133 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 167,409 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 167,409 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 162,274 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2019 162,249 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front tyres edges are bald

Pass 24 Apr 2018 155,796 miles

advance corrosion in inner and outer sills

offside centre seat extra lap belt not working

Fail 18 Apr 2018 155,782 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill by trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advance corrosion in inner and outer sills

offside centre seat extra lap belt not working

Pass 4 Apr 2017 151,422 miles

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

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 25 Mar 2017 150,980 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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 16 Mar 2016 145,485 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 140,244 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 136,055 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 132,946 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 132,946 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 129,012 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 129,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2011 125,822 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 121,530 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 115,986 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 110,126 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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S860 YOO is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand in Silver with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 S860 YOO, 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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S860 YOO is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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