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S945 KBA

1998 Nissan Elgrand

White Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,225 mi
Last recorded156,225 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Nissan Elgrand126,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS945 KBA
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 156,225 miles

Front and \Rear metal brake pipes rusty

N/S steering rack gaiter poor condition

N/s/f O/s/f Brake pads very thin discs worn marginal pass

Fail 14 May 2020 153,541 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Axle sway bar link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn sway bar outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Apr 2019 138,572 miles

Slight play in nearside rear anti-roll bar link

Wipers poor

Pass 17 May 2018 128,153 miles

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

sliding door handle broken but working.

Fail 4 May 2018 128,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

sliding door handle broken but working.

Pass 4 May 2017 118,333 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Unable to test rear seats and seatbelts

Fail 2 May 2017 118,333 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Unable to test rear seats and seatbelts

Pass 29 Apr 2016 105,882 miles

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

Play in offside track rod

Rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 1 May 2015 92,727 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 86,456 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 82,144 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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S945 KBA is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S945 KBA, 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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S945 KBA is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 10 December 1998.

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