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P617 AYG

1997 Nissan Elgrand

White Diesel 3153cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,124 mi
Last recorded137,124 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Nissan Elgrand129,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP617 AYG
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,153cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 137,124 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2026 137,113 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 130,229 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 123,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 123,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 119,404 miles

Rear Underfloor and suspension components undersealed

Pass 28 Sep 2020 118,946 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 118,442 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 114,885 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ADVISE REPLACEMENT NOW (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL PIPES AROUND LOAD VALVE / ADVISE REPLACEMENT NOW (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 114,870 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ADVISE REPLACEMENT NOW (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL PIPES AROUND LOAD VALVE / ADVISE REPLACEMENT NOW (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 111,892 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner sill corroded

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 111,823 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance very dim (1.3.2d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner sill corroded

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 110,349 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 108,320 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 108,318 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 104,622 miles

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

corrosion on underneth of vehicle

Pass 14 May 2012 102,691 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 102,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake disc's corroded.

Pass 6 May 2011 98,656 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 98,637 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both parking brake outer cables corroded

Pass 11 May 2010 96,292 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 93,251 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 93,251 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 86,367 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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P617 AYG is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,153cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 P617 AYG, 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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P617 AYG is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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