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T556 DCD

1999 Nissan Elgrand

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

174,575 mi
Last recorded174,575 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Nissan Elgrand127,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT556 DCD
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 174,575 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2018 174,525 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 168,128 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 168,081 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 171,144 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2016 171,144 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 162,789 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 146,714 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 133,858 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 133,856 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 122,690 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2011 107,793 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front inner brake pads are getting low

Pass 22 Jan 2010 97,085 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

PARKING BRAKE LEVER NEARING END OF TRAVEL

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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T556 DCD is a 1999 Nissan Elgrand in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T556 DCD, 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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T556 DCD is a 1999 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 June 1999.

Is T556 DCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T556 DCD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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