1997 Nissan Elgrand 3.1L Diesel · R597 CDC
1997 Nissan Elgrand (3.1L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 204,228 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN ELGRAND
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 204,228 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R597 CDC Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2022
- 204,228 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R597 CDC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Nissan Elgrand (R597 CDC) between June 2022 and July 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 July 2022 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: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Si”.
R597 CDC Mileage History
- 27/06/2022203,878 mi
- 06/07/2022204,228 mi+350 mi
Average of roughly 14,565 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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