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S925 NVY

1996 Nissan Elgrand

Silver Petrol 3270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,400 mi
Last recorded181,400 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 1996 Nissan Elgrand133,175 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS925 NVY
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,270cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2019 181,400 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire pipe from gas valve union. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust guard lose.

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Inner sill corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Inner arch corroded.

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Inner sill corroded.

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

Offside Rear Inner arch corroded.

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine leaking oil.

Pass 9 Jan 2018 173,335 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Dec 2016 168,974 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 168,973 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 162,009 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 150,823 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside and nearside rear brakes binding when spun by hand

Pass 21 Aug 2013 141,856 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 134,201 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 134,157 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 125,208 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 125,205 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 112,306 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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S925 NVY is a 1996 Nissan Elgrand in Silver with a 3,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 133,175 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 S925 NVY, 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 30 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S925 NVY is a 1996 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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