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S98 AUP

1998 Nissan Elgrand

White Diesel 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,311 mi
Last recorded122,311 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Elgrand126,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS98 AUP
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2010 122,311 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 122,311 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 113,083 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 113,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 101,337 miles

handbrake efficiency just met

rear tread worn on inner shoulders

Pass 29 Oct 2007 87,840 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2007 87,840 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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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S98 AUP is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 S98 AUP, 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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S98 AUP is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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