MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
216,535 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
2 X O/SILLS PLASTICS
215/65/15 X 4
ENG MAN FLASHING ON DASH
REAR W/BLADE TORN
SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECPRDS
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
SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECPRDS
2 X F/TYRES WORN IE'S & OE'S
2 X O/SILLS PLASTICS
215/65/15 X 4
REAR W/BLADE TORN
SERVICE???-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS
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
SERVICE???-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS
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)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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
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
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.
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?
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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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