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W178 DAK

2000 Nissan Elgrand

Black Diesel 2950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

201,783 mi
Last recorded201,783 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Nissan Elgrand117,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 DAK
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,950cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 201,783 miles

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

Offside Front 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 4 Apr 2014 201,402 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 189,077 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 189,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 166,795 miles

Oil leak

power steering noisey

Fail 5 Aug 2011 166,795 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

power steering noisey

Fail 20 Jul 2011 166,782 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside brake disc pitted

offside front tyre perished

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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W178 DAK is a 2000 Nissan Elgrand in Black with a 2,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 W178 DAK, 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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W178 DAK is a 2000 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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