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S352 KBA

1999 Nissan El Grand

White Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,987 mi
Last recorded108,987 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Nissan El Grand115,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS352 KBA
MakeNissan
ModelEl Grand
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc
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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2016 108,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn outer quarter (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Two litres oil added to engine unit as no oil visible on dipstick

Pass 2 Jun 2015 100,411 miles

Movement in the offside track rod inner ball joint

Some rust rear brake pipes

Some under-body and component corrosion

Vehicle is fitted with smaller number plates than a standard UK market car.

Fail 29 May 2015 100,352 miles

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

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

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

Movement in the offside track rod inner ball joint

Some rust rear brake pipes

Some under-body and component corrosion

Vehicle is fitted with smaller number plates than a standard UK market car.

Pass 8 Apr 2014 98,364 miles

Fitted with smaller number plates than standard UK market vehicle

Front brake pads worn to 3mm thick

Movement in the offside track rod inner joint

Some under-body and component corrosion

Fail 26 Mar 2014 98,364 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fitted with smaller number plates than standard UK market vehicle

Front brake pads worn to 3mm thick

Movement in the offside track rod inner joint

Some under-body and component corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2013 90,392 miles

Fitted with smaller number plates than standard UK market vehicle

Nearside front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders and close to legal limit

Parking brake only manages to achieve legal minimum braking force

Slight play in both track rod inner ball joints

Some under-body and component corrosion

Fail 20 Dec 2012 90,392 miles

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

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

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

Fitted with smaller number plates than standard UK market vehicle

Nearside front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders and close to legal limit

Parking brake only manages to achieve legal minimum braking force

Slight play in both track rod inner ball joints

Some under-body and component corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2011 83,861 miles

Both number plates smaller than UK market vehicle

Parking brake weak and almost at the end of it's travel

Play in both track rod inner joints.

Some under-body and component corrosion.

Fail 21 Dec 2011 83,861 miles

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

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

Both number plates smaller than UK market vehicle

Parking brake weak and almost at the end of it's travel

Play in both track rod inner joints.

Some under-body and component corrosion.

Pass 16 Dec 2010 75,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 75,036 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 60,780 miles

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

slight play in both steering rack arms

How Reliable is the Nissan El Grand?

Based on 1,968 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,063
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
Steering rack gaiter split 77
fog lamp not working 60
position lamp(s) not working 55
parking brake recording little or no effort 52
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S352 KBA is a 1999 Nissan El Grand in White with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Nissan El Grand models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 115,812 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 El Grand fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 87 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S352 KBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan El Grand typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Nissan El Grand is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S352 KBA is a 1999 Nissan El Grand, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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