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V171 WAB

2000 Nissan Elgrand

White Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

205,324 mi
Last recorded205,324 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Elgrand117,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV171 WAB
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 205,324 miles

all brake pipes covered by substance unable to check properly

all inner arches corroded/covered by covers unable to check properly

all outter arches corroded-link boots deteriated

ball joints slight lift and boots deteriated-rear brakes slightly juddering

exhaust flexi deteriated-x2 inner and outter sills corroded

exhaust smoking when cold-just met minimum co%

front and rear panel corroded-o/s/f sill distorted

front pads wearing low-rack play-x2 front flexis deteriated

o/s of vehicle damaged-exhaust system corroded and slightly blowing

o/s rack boot slightly twisted and deteriated-rear service and parking brake passed on limit

rear shockers weak

wipers smearing-o/s/f 2nd hand coil spring fitted, corroded and weak

x2 front inner cv boots deteriated-x2 front outter cv boots deteriated

Fail 13 Jun 2016 205,324 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s/f inner cv boot split (2.5.C.1a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s/f outter cv boot split (2.5.C.1a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o/s/f inner cv boot split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Steering rack insecure n/s (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring broken o/s/f (2.4.C.1a)

all brake pipes covered by substance unable to check properly

all inner arches corroded/covered by covers unable to check properly

all outter arches corroded-link boots deteriated

ball joints slight lift and boots deteriated-rear brakes slightly juddering

exhaust flexi deteriated-x2 inner and outter sills corroded

front and rear panel corroded-o/s/f sill distorted

front pads wearing low-rack play-x2 front flexis deteriated

o/s of vehicle damaged-exhaust system corroded and slightly blowing

rear shockers weak

Pass 5 Jun 2015 178,718 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 178,718 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 159,519 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 159,519 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 135,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 135,581 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 115,787 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 115,787 miles

Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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V171 WAB is a 2000 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 117,562 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 V171 WAB, 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 26 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V171 WAB is a 2000 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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