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T429 YAB

1998 Nissan Elgrand

White Diesel 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

216,535 mi
Last recorded216,535 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Elgrand126,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT429 YAB
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 216,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside sill corroded

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

Offside sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 211,162 miles

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 12 Sep 2018 211,157 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 30 Aug 2017 202,492 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 198,103 miles

2 X O/SILLS PLASTICS

215/65/15 X 4

ENG MAN FLASHING ON DASH

REAR W/BLADE TORN

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Fail 14 Sep 2016 198,103 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL/CHASIS AREAS (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL/CHASIS ARESAS (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort BOTHH ZERO READINGS---CAUTION (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

2 X O/SILLS PLASTICS

215/65/15 X 4

ENG MAN FLASHING ON DASH

REAR W/BLADE TORN

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Pass 14 Sep 2015 190,295 miles

2 X F/TYRES WORN IE'S & OE'S

2 X O/SILLS PLASTICS

215/65/15 X 4

REAR W/BLADE TORN

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Fail 10 Sep 2015 190,295 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened DROP LINK (2.4.G.1)

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

2 X F/TYRES WORN IE'S & OE'S

2 X O/SILLS PLASTICS

215/65/15 X 4

REAR W/BLADE TORN

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Pass 4 Jul 2015 190,000 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014
Fail 13 Aug 2014 184,632 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 178,066 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 169,640 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 158,584 miles

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside handbrake cable fitment close to brake pipe

slight movement in steering rack mounting bushes

Fail 2 Aug 2011 158,578 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

offside handbrake cable fitment close to brake pipe

slight movement in steering rack mounting bushes

Fail 29 Jul 2011 158,395 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

slight play in nearside front steering arm.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 146,824 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 137,578 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 137,578 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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T429 YAB is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 T429 YAB, 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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T429 YAB is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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