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AR04 XXL

2016 Nissan Elgrand

White Petrol 3490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

233,206 mi
Last recorded233,206 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Nissan Elgrand115,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 XXL
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 233,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 228,402 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 228,400 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 222,951 miles

Rear tyres getting down on tread

Pass 1 Nov 2022 216,186 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 208,569 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 194,959 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 177,114 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 176,168 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 156,600 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 156,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 125,206 miles

Imported vehicle registration plates fitted (smaller characters

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 2 Sep 2016 125,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Imported vehicle registration plates fitted (smaller characters

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AR04 XXL is a 2016 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2016 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 115,301 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AR04 XXL, 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 10 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AR04 XXL registered?

AR04 XXL is a 2016 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is AR04 XXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR04 XXL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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