1998 Nissan EL Grande 3.2L Diesel · R252 ATR
1998 Nissan EL Grande (3.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 195,876 km. MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN EL GRANDE
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 195,876 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R252 ATR Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 195,876 km recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R252 ATR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Nissan El Grande (R252 ATR) between May 2009 and April 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (23 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
R252 ATR Odometer History
- 05/05/2009122,050 mi
- 06/05/2009122,051 km
- 10/05/2010127,278 mi
- 11/05/2011133,176 mi+5,898 mi
- 11/05/2011133,176 mi
- 16/05/2012138,078 mi+4,902 mi
- 17/05/2013145,249 mi+7,171 mi
- 03/06/2013145,439 mi+190 mi
- 05/11/2014159,483 mi+14,044 mi
- 30/10/2015166,463 mi+6,980 mi
- 30/10/2015166,463 mi
- 28/10/2016179,890 mi+13,427 mi
- 28/10/2016179,890 mi
- 29/10/2019191,286 km
- 29/10/2019191,286 km
- 14/04/2026195,876 km+4,590 km
Average of roughly 4,358 km per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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