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V165 BAN

1999 Nissan El Grand

White Diesel 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,539 mi
Last recorded137,539 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 Nissan El Grand115,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV165 BAN
MakeNissan
ModelEl Grand
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 137,539 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 137,495 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 134,619 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 134,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 129,368 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 129,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 121,938 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 121,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 106,161 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 97,722 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 97,501 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 89,977 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 82,804 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)

How Reliable is the Nissan El Grand?

Based on 1,968 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,063
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
Steering rack gaiter split 77
fog lamp not working 60
position lamp(s) not working 55
parking brake recording little or no effort 52
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V165 BAN is a 1999 Nissan El Grand in White with a 2,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1999 Nissan El Grand models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 115,812 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 El Grand fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 87 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V165 BAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan El Grand typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Nissan El Grand is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V165 BAN is a 1999 Nissan El Grand, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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