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EIG 7271

1997 Nissan Elgrand

White Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,502 mi
Last recorded135,502 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Nissan Elgrand129,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIG 7271
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 135,502 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 22 Jul 2024 135,502 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 3 Jul 2023 129,741 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner tie rod ball has slight play

Pass 18 Jul 2022 125,304 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2021 119,187 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 116,643 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 116,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2019 113,927 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake rubber missing

Underside of vehicle corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 113,927 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Not within 30cm of a component mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake rubber missing

Underside of vehicle corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 109,169 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 107,496 miles

Exhaust knocking on rear axel

Nearside Front Outer edge tyre just starting to age crack

Offside Front Outer edge of tyre age cracking

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

Parking brake pedal rubber missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' two small stone chips in screen (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Small stone chip in screen (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 107,496 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust knocking on rear axel

Nearside Front Outer edge tyre just starting to age crack

Offside Front Outer edge of tyre age cracking

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

Parking brake pedal rubber missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' two small stone chips in screen (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Small stone chip in screen (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 105,112 miles

Parking brake anti slip missing

Screen wash jet becoming blocked nearside front

Fail 1 Apr 2016 105,112 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed rubbing on rear suspension (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement small link bar (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement suspension arm coming from rear differential (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake anti slip missing

Screen wash jet becoming blocked nearside front

Pass 16 Mar 2015 102,327 miles

Battery becoming insecure

Oil leak

Parking brake anti slip missing

Fail 11 Mar 2015 102,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Battery becoming insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Parking brake anti slip missing

Pass 12 Mar 2014 97,848 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 97,847 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 93,871 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 84,207 miles

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

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

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

parking brake pedal rubber missing

Fail 2 Jul 2012 84,207 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

parking brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 9 May 2011 73,141 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 73,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 64,049 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 58,548 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 50,125 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 37,183 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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EIG 7271 is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 129,971 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 EIG 7271, 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 29 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EIG 7271 is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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