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R276 GCL

1997 Nissan Elgrand

White Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

231,488 mi
Last recorded231,488 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Elgrand129,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR276 GCL
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 231,488 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 231,487 miles

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

Centre Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

general corrosion under vehicle

o/s/r reflector lens broken partially

Pass 10 Feb 2010 139,088 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 126,641 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 121,771 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 109,601 miles

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

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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R276 GCL is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R276 GCL, 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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R276 GCL is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R276 GCL safe to buy?

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