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BW08 YBF

2008 Nissan Elgrand

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,866 mi
Last recorded125,866 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Elgrand109,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 YBF
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 125,866 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 117,545 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 117,545 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 108,286 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 99,272 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 99,272 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 90,447 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 82,428 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 19 Aug 2019 76,868 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 YBF is a 2008 Nissan Elgrand in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YBF, 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 YBF registered?

BW08 YBF is a 2008 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is BW08 YBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW08 YBF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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