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S892 GHU

1998 Nissan El Grand

Silver Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,438 mi
Last recorded105,438 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan El Grand99,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS892 GHU
MakeNissan
ModelEl Grand
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 105,438 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion on suspension components

corrosion on underside

Pass 21 Mar 2025 101,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 21 Mar 2025 101,508 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2023 100,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion all around underbody areas inner arches and chassis

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 17 Aug 2023 100,437 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion all around underbody areas inner arches and chassis

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 4 Mar 2022 94,358 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

centre prop rubber splitting

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 3 Mar 2022 94,358 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

centre prop rubber splitting

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 17 Nov 2020 91,232 miles

rear tyres wearing close to limit

slight blow from exhaust front flexable section

surface corrosion around underbody areas outer sills inner arches

Pass 21 Oct 2019 87,375 miles

slight dampness from steering rack boots

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 21 Oct 2019 87,375 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

slight dampness from steering rack boots

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 31 Jul 2018 83,871 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 83,871 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 81,228 miles

slight leak from power steering

Pass 12 Jul 2016 77,824 miles

slight power steering leak from nearside rack boot

Fail 5 Jul 2016 77,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)

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

slight power steering leak from nearside rack boot

Pass 14 Mar 2015 73,803 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 73,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 69,832 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 69,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 64,839 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 60,295 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 54,139 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 47,276 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 38,307 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan El Grand?

Based on 1,968 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,063
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
Steering rack gaiter split 77
fog lamp not working 60
position lamp(s) not working 55
parking brake recording little or no effort 52
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S892 GHU is a 1998 Nissan El Grand in Silver with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Nissan El Grand models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 99,891 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan El Grand fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 87 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S892 GHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan El Grand typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Nissan El Grand is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S892 GHU is a 1998 Nissan El Grand, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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