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T178 JSS

1999 Nissan Elgrand

White Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

183,302 mi
Last recorded183,302 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Nissan Elgrand127,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT178 JSS
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2025 183,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn centre prop bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all over underbody corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 178,378 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 171,206 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

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

parking brake effort low

Fail 30 Jun 2023 171,205 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged flexible hose (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

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

parking brake effort low

Pass 3 Aug 2021 169,780 miles

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

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

prop shaft central mount worn

Fail 23 Jul 2021 169,772 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

prop shaft central mount worn

Pass 27 Jul 2020 166,310 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 166,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 154,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2018 144,102 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 17 May 2018 144,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 129,677 miles
Fail 1 May 2017 129,398 miles

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

Rear Panhard rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rod link bar (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 112,225 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 95,914 miles

Rear axle tie bar bush deteriorated

Fail 8 May 2015 95,909 miles

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

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

Rear axle tie bar bush deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2014 81,079 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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T178 JSS is a 1999 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1999 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 127,816 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 T178 JSS, 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 27 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T178 JSS is a 1999 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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