1997 Nissan Elgrand 3.2L Diesel · P180 BNW
1997 Nissan Elgrand (3.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 1997. Recorded mileage 233,502 km. MOT valid until 08 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN ELGRAND
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 233,502 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P180 BNW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 233,502 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P180 BNW Odometer History
- 10/05/2023195,961 km
- 02/05/2024208,695 km+12,734 km
- 17/04/2025219,803 km+11,108 km
- 22/04/2026233,496 km+13,693 km
- 07/05/2026233,502 km+6 km
Average of roughly 12,544 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P180 BNW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Nissan Elgrand (P180 BNW) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))”; “Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
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