1997 Nissan EL Grande 3.1L Diesel · R332 VOD
1997 Nissan EL Grande (3.1L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 134,431 miles. MOT valid until 06/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN EL GRANDE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,431 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3150cc
R332 VOD Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 134,431 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 14 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (52 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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R332 VOD Mileage History
- 17/01/200771,588 mi
- 15/01/200874,747 mi+3,159 mi
- 18/01/200874,757 mi+10 mi
- 22/01/200989,674 mi+14,917 mi
- 06/04/200990,881 mi+1,207 mi
- 27/04/2010101,237 mi+10,356 mi
- 28/04/2010101,245 mi+8 mi
- 22/07/2011111,612 mi+10,367 mi
- 22/07/2011111,612 mi
- 15/08/2012120,055 mi+8,443 mi
- 28/01/2013120,050 km
- 07/04/2014124,297 mi
- 16/04/2014124,299 mi+2 mi
- 07/05/2015125,604 mi+1,305 mi
- 07/05/2015125,606 mi+2 mi
- 13/07/2016128,707 mi+3,101 mi
- 06/09/2016128,710 mi+3 mi
- 06/09/2016128,712 mi+2 mi
- 05/09/2017128,732 mi+20 mi
- 07/11/2017132,734 mi+4,002 mi
- 21/12/2022128,751 mi-3,983 mi
- 20/03/2023128,753 mi+2 mi
- 29/03/2023128,753 mi
- 04/06/2024128,767 mi+14 mi
- 14/06/2024128,782 mi+15 mi
- 19/06/2024128,787 mi+5 mi
- 30/06/2025132,531 mi+3,744 mi
- 08/07/2026134,431 mi+1,900 mi
Average of roughly 3,228 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R332 VOD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Nissan El Grande (R332 VOD) between January 2007 and July 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 14 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 14 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (52 issues), Lighting (38 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Windscreen (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 96 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: “Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated Centre bearing mount rubber (6.1.7 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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