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Nissan Elgrand

Silver · Diesel · 1998 · 3,150 cc

R489 KARMOT history

R489 KAR is a silver diesel Nissan Elgrand first used on 14 Jun 2007. Its MOT expired on 10 Dec 2022 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 118,128 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Dec 2022
Mileage
118,128 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2021
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,496 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R489 KAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Elgrand
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,150 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
14 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

R489 KAR was last recorded at 118,128 miles on 11 Dec 2021, 3,060 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2019.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 May 2015: 84,892 miles, lower than 89,875 miles on 16 May 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
115,068 miles · 5 Jun 2019
Between the last two tests
3,060 miles
Average per year
3,496 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 118,128 miles
  • 2019 – 115,068 miles
  • 2018 – 113,456 miles
  • 2017 – 108,751 miles
  • 2016 – 101,423 miles
  • 2015 – 84,892 miles
  • 2014 – 89,875 miles
  • 2012 – 88,478 miles
  • 2011 – 85,373 miles
  • 2009 – 78,134 miles
  • 2008 – 73,877 miles
  • 2007 – 67,056 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,128 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Advise vehicle & brake pipes undersealed in places,

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,128 miles (+3,060)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    118,128 miles
    Test number
    787336971348
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass115,068 miles (+96)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    115,068 miles
    Test number
    138327342405
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail114,972 miles (+1,516)1 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,972 miles
    Test number
    202421964822
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass113,456 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    113,456 miles
    Test number
    610269752051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail113,426 miles (+4,675)2 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,426 miles
    Test number
    504758618215
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill in two places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass108,751 miles (+132)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    108,751 miles
    Test number
    861103799693
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine management light on,
    • AdvisoryAdvise vehicle & brake pipes undersealed in places,
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Fail108,619 miles (+7,196)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,619 miles
    Test number
    673153286012
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases System broken in half, (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger also filled with body filler, (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe into lsv, (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryAdvise vehicle & brake pipes undersealed in places,
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass101,423 miles (+16,531)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    101,423 miles
    Test number
    486527198743
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass84,892 miles (-4,983)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    84,892 miles
    Test number
    185313135198
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass89,875 miles (+42)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    89,875 miles
    Test number
    936726534120
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine warning light is on

  11. Fail89,833 miles (+1,355)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,833 miles
    Test number
    236012324487
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine warning light is on

  12. Pass88,478 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    88,478 miles
    Test number
    115035752380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Fail88,476 miles (+3,103)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,476 miles
    Test number
    808855442329
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass85,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    85,373 miles
    Test number
    377250941350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail85,373 miles (+7,239)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,373 miles
    Test number
    695439531335
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  16. Pass78,134 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    78,134 miles
    Test number
    314043649394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail78,133 miles (+4,256)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,133 miles
    Test number
    462947639301
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  18. Pass73,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    73,877 miles
    Test number
    880748528260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail73,877 miles (+6,821)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,877 miles
    Test number
    683017028223
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  20. Pass67,056 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    67,056 miles
    Test number
    311923427105
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about R489 KAR

Does R489 KAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R489 KAR expired on 10 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R489 KAR?
The MOT on R489 KAR expired on 10 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R489 KAR done?
R489 KAR was recorded at 118,128 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2021, an average of 3,496 miles a year.
Has R489 KAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R489 KAR has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2019.
Has the mileage on R489 KAR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 May 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R489 KAR find?
R489 KAR passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2021 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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