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VBJ 616

1998 Nissan Elgrand

Black Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

184,898 mi
Last recorded184,898 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Elgrand126,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBJ 616
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 184,898 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 181,111 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 177,757 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 177,751 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 177,597 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 177,598 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 175,359 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 170,839 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 170,836 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 159,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 150,782 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 145,469 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 145,302 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 139,374 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 139,364 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 134,508 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 132,245 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 132,245 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Small split in o/s steering rack boot

Pass 17 Jul 2013 131,273 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 131,273 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 130,335 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 126,356 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 122,689 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 28 May 2009 111,131 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 105,492 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 105,438 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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VBJ 616 is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand in Black with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 VBJ 616, 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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What year was VBJ 616 registered?

VBJ 616 is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is VBJ 616 safe to buy?

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