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R364 KAR

1997 Nissan Elgrand

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

194,370 mi
Last recorded194,370 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Elgrand129,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR364 KAR
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 194,370 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 188,856 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 181,431 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front nearside and offside wiper slight worn

Pass 6 Oct 2012 164,665 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 147,872 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 147,872 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2010 128,113 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

propshaft centre mounting worn

Pass 22 May 2009 112,673 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 87,573 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 62,220 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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R364 KAR is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R364 KAR, 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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R364 KAR is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 6 September 1997.

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