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S980 KDY

1998 Nissan Elgrand

Silver Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,132 mi
Last recorded107,132 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Elgrand126,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS980 KDY
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 107,132 miles

handbrake readings on limit

Fail 5 May 2026 107,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

handbrake readings on limit

Pass 13 May 2025 100,447 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 13 May 2025 100,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 27 Oct 2023 82,695 miles

Both inner rack joints have play

Brake pipes slightly corroded where visible

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

Slight underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2022 80,014 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

front/ rear suspension coil springs and front antiroll bar starting to rust

inner sill panels starting to rust

parking brake antiskid rubber slightly loose

rear axle stabiliser bush starting to crack/ perish

rear metal brake pipes/ front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust and covered in paint

slight play in steering rack

Fail 31 Oct 2022 80,000 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

front/ rear suspension coil springs and front antiroll bar starting to rust

inner sill panels starting to rust

parking brake antiskid rubber slightly loose

rear axle stabiliser bush starting to crack/ perish

rear metal brake pipes/ front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust and covered in paint

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Nov 2021 76,948 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 76,926 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 75,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Slight brake bind

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

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

Underbody slightly corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2019 74,422 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 69,768 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 69,627 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 65,901 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 65,816 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 61,968 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 56,065 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 49,762 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 43,568 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 34,103 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 24,508 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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S980 KDY is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand in Silver with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S980 KDY, 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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S980 KDY is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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