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R418 XBT

1997 Nissan Elgrand

Black Petrol 3274cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,296 mi
Last recorded124,296 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Elgrand129,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR418 XBT
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,274cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2011 124,296 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nsf and osf side repeaters fitted in side mirrors

osf road wheel different wheel nuts fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2011 124,296 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

osf road wheel different wheel nuts fitted

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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R418 XBT is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand in Black with a 3,274cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R418 XBT, 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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What year was R418 XBT registered?

R418 XBT is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 9 September 1997.

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