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T36 GBL

1999 Nissan Elgrand

White Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,320 mi
Last recorded138,320 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Nissan Elgrand127,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT36 GBL
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 138,320 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

both sills and rear bumper brackets corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2024 138,307 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside side repeater not working but front indicator is visible from the side

both sills and rear bumper brackets corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2023 131,960 miles

both rear bumper valances corroded but not within perscribed area

Fail 3 Mar 2023 131,920 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

both rear bumper valances corroded but not within perscribed area

Pass 1 Mar 2022 125,335 miles

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

both inner sills corroded at front

Pass 23 Mar 2021 124,862 miles

near side rear and off side Rear Vallance corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2020 124,038 miles

Nearside Front steering gator loose

both rear inner valances corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2019 123,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 123,160 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 121,451 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 119,340 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 117,995 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 116,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 13 Mar 2015 116,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 17 Mar 2014 113,550 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 113,543 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 109,312 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 109,233 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 103,986 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 96,874 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 88,610 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 88,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

N/S/F Tyre wearing smooth on inner and outer sidewalls

N/S/R Tyre outer sidewall has split

O/S/F Tyre wearing smooth on inner and outer sidewall

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 79,685 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 79,685 miles

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

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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T36 GBL is a 1999 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T36 GBL, 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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T36 GBL is a 1999 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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