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T233 UBA

1999 Nissan Elgrand

Black Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

197,713 mi
Last recorded197,713 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Nissan Elgrand127,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT233 UBA
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 197,713 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 197,412 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 197,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 196,008 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 197,112 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 190,256 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 186,956 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))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 180,476 miles

Front number plate characters incorrect height and width. But allowable due to imported vehicle

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

Rear number plate characters incorrect height and width. But allowable due to imported vehicle

Pass 6 Nov 2018 180,476 miles

Front number plate characters incorrect height and width. but allowable due to imported vehicle.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear ()

Rear number plate characters incorrect height and width. but allowable due to imported vehicle.

Fail 31 Oct 2018 180,386 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front number plate characters incorrect height and width. but allowable due to imported vehicle.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear ()

Rear number plate characters incorrect height and width. but allowable due to imported vehicle.

Pass 30 Oct 2017 172,195 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 164,883 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 156,618 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 156,449 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 148,132 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 141,829 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 141,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 141,064 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 138,466 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 138,267 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 133,227 miles

front steering rack boots showing fatigue and outer retainer clips not secured to boots

front tyre walls showing cracking and scuffs

n/s/front shock absorber showing slight damp

rear shock absorbers showing slight damp

steering rack has slight play

Fail 12 Jan 2012 133,040 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 126,443 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 126,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 117,123 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 117,109 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 109,004 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 106,829 miles

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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T233 UBA is a 1999 Nissan Elgrand in Black with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 T233 UBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T233 UBA registered?

T233 UBA is a 1999 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T233 UBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T233 UBA shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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