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MOT History from tests of petrol NISSAN ELGRANDs year 1997

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mot history
Pass percent:54.05%
(The average a petrol NISSAN ELGRAND year 1997 passes without issue)
Based on:185 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|15
Registration plate lamp issues13
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort11
Brake pipe excessively corroded11
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|8
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|7
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively7
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|6
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|6
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|5
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|5
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a|4
Headlamp aim out of alignment4
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Brakes imbalanced across an axle3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|3
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing |1.3.1b|3
Windscreen washer not working 3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Windscreen has damage1
Central Rear Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` sat nav |8.3.1e|1
Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Inner Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Offside Inner Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Front Position lamp not working both front bulbs changed |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|1
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|1
Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a|1
Rear Seat belt buckle missing |7.1.2 |d||1
Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not bolted in |7.1.2 |e||1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high |8.2.1.2 |e||1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp|s| missing |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |9.3.1f|1
Offside Front Direction indicator missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light |1.3.2e|1
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sil Front To rear |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |4.1.2 |b||1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a||1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Rear brake binding1
Electrical wiring insecure at pedal area |1.9.2a|1
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Outer Steering locking device missing TRACK ROD END (2.1.3 (d))1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))1
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))1
Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill panel.. (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill x3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1

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