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P162 RBP

2006 Nissan El Grand

Black Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,639 mi
Last recorded131,639 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP162 RBP
MakeNissan
ModelEl Grand
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 131,639 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2014 130,517 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2014 130,517 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 121,587 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Outer Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2013 121,586 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Oil leak

em light on

Pass 6 Jan 2012 117,533 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 117,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 109,648 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 99,227 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 88,072 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 88,066 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 76,436 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Nov 2006 65,434 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 65,434 miles

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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P162 RBP is a 2006 Nissan El Grand in Black with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P162 RBP, 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 20 years old, this Nissan El Grand is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P162 RBP is a 2006 Nissan El Grand, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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