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1998 Nissan Elgrand 3.1L Diesel · S242 GVL

S242 GVL

1998 Nissan Elgrand (3.1L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1998. Recorded mileage 127,598 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 02/07/2025
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1998
Engine
3150cc

S242 GVL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2024
  • 127,598 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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S242 GVL Mileage History

  1. 31/05/2022120,162 mi
  2. 31/05/2022120,162 mi
  3. 17/05/2023120,647 mi+485 mi
  4. 02/07/2024127,598 mi+6,951 mi
  5. 03/07/2024127,598 mi

Average of roughly 3,555 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

S242 GVL MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 1998 Nissan Elgrand (S242 GVL) between May 2022 and July 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 03 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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