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T785 VHO

1999 Nissan Elgrand

White Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

200,039 mi
Last recorded200,039 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 1999 Nissan Elgrand127,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT785 VHO
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 200,039 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both sides (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all prescribed areas and inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch/ quarter panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

all undercarriage heavily sealed

Fail 13 Feb 2020 199,912 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested due to ball joint and pad condition (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested engine oil above maximum (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 2 places by lower arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired by lower arm plate detached (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test folded away ()

Rear both rear inner arches corroded outside of prescribed area

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2019 192,627 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner arch corroded outside pescribed areas

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

Offside Rear Inner arch corroded outside pescribed areas

Fail 30 Jan 2019 192,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner arch corroded outside pescribed areas

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

Offside Rear Inner arch corroded outside pescribed areas

Pass 8 Feb 2018 185,728 miles

Rear rear sills corroded

brake pipes rusty

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres also perishing (4.1.E.1)

Front unable to fully inspect brake pads

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear chassis leg corroded

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle and suspension components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

parking brake pedal rubber missing

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

slight play in steering rack and arms, slight movement in rack mounts

steering rack damp

Fail 7 Feb 2018 185,728 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres also perishing (4.1.E.1)

Front unable to fully inspect brake pads

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear chassis leg corroded

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear sills corroded

brake pipes rusty

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle and suspension components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

parking brake pedal rubber missing

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

slight play in steering rack and arms, slight movement in rack mounts

steering rack damp

Pass 15 Feb 2017 178,135 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 176,399 miles

corrosion appearing on all underside of vehicle

Fail 3 Feb 2016 176,391 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion appearing on all underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Feb 2015 173,397 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 173,397 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 166,941 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 166,928 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 164,220 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 157,958 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 153,286 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 153,286 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Feb 2010 147,320 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 141,173 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 133,757 miles

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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T785 VHO is a 1999 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 T785 VHO, 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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T785 VHO is a 1999 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 August 1999.

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