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P556 FEP

1997 Nissan Elgrand

Purple Petrol 3274cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

41,434 mi
Last recorded41,434 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Nissan Elgrand129,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP556 FEP
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,274cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 41,434 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

General Under Body Corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2023 41,365 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 41,338 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 41,196 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 41,018 miles

small exhaust leak from centre and rear pipe

Pass 3 Oct 2019 40,661 miles

Both rear light units are starting to deteriorate

Fail 3 Sep 2019 40,543 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 39,557 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 Aug 2017
Pass 11 Aug 2016 38,076 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 38,076 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 37,030 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 37,030 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 36,980 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 31,780 miles

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

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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P556 FEP is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand in Purple with a 3,274cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P556 FEP, 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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P556 FEP is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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