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BW08 YAX

2008 Nissan Elgrand

Purple Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,750 mi
Last recorded142,750 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Elgrand109,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 YAX
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Oct 2025 142,750 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 138,091 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 134,170 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 127,569 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 121,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 113,953 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 110,552 miles

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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BW08 YAX is a 2008 Nissan Elgrand in Purple with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BW08 YAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW08 YAX registered?

BW08 YAX is a 2008 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is BW08 YAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW08 YAX shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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