1998 Nissan Elgrand 3.1L Diesel · S538 BBV
1998 Nissan Elgrand (3.1L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 171,901 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN ELGRAND
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,901 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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S538 BBV Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2022
- 171,901 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (30 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S538 BBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Nissan Elgrand (S538 BBV) between March 2008 and July 2022.
The record contains 13 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (30 issues), Suspension (21 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 64 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: “Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
S538 BBV Mileage History
- 28/03/200875,072 mi
- 31/03/200875,072 mi
- 30/03/200978,396 mi+3,324 mi
- 21/01/201088,938 mi+10,542 mi
- 06/01/201195,692 mi+6,754 mi
- 24/01/2012105,686 mi+9,994 mi
- 24/01/2012105,686 mi
- 22/01/2013114,420 mi+8,734 mi
- 29/01/2013114,428 mi+8 mi
- 14/05/2014124,974 mi+10,546 mi
- 14/05/2015130,669 mi+5,695 mi
- 22/05/2015130,669 mi
- 11/05/2016136,041 mi+5,372 mi
- 08/05/2017143,859 mi+7,818 mi
- 10/05/2017143,862 mi+3 mi
- 30/05/2018151,727 mi+7,865 mi
- 12/06/2018151,729 mi+2 mi
- 13/05/2019157,177 mi+5,448 mi
- 21/05/2019157,177 mi
- 15/07/2022171,900 mi+14,723 mi
- 16/07/2022171,901 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,772 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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