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7986 WZ

2008 Nissan Elgrand

White Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,821 mi
Last recorded168,821 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Elgrand109,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration7986 WZ
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 168,821 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 163,361 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 159,488 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Stabiliser arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Surface corrosion on chassis, braking and suspension

Pass 23 Feb 2023 157,546 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Heavy surface corrosion under vehicle on chassis, braking and suspension

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 157,512 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear shocker casing corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2021 156,213 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 156,211 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Passenger's seat with a defective structure n/s/f inner sill (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 155,314 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside Rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2019 150,464 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 146,596 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 142,480 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r fog lamp fixing loose

rear axle stabiliser bush deterioeted

Pass 21 Apr 2016 139,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 134,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 126,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 121,446 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaused corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2012 116,293 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f steering arm slight play

Pass 7 Apr 2011 109,326 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 107,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front lower ball joint rubber perished

Pass 29 Apr 2009 103,379 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 101,261 miles

rear tyres tread wearing low

slight play in offside front wheelbearing

Fail 31 Mar 2008 101,246 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres tread wearing low

slight play in offside front wheelbearing

How Reliable is the Nissan Elgrand?

Based on 136,948 MOT tests across 17,589 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
5,309
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
17,589
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 1,720
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,283
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,279
fog lamp not working 1,174
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7986 WZ is a 2008 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 109,794 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Elgrand fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 1,720 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 7986 WZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Elgrand typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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7986 WZ is a 2008 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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