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BW08 YGA

2008 Nissan Elgrand

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,593 mi
Last recorded167,593 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Elgrand109,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 YGA
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 167,593 miles

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 162,251 miles

Offside Front Bumper slightly damaged

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 162,251 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Bumper slightly damaged

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 156,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt In boot seat

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Bumper corner slightly loose

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt In boot seat

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 156,617 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt In boot seat

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Bumper corner slightly loose

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt In boot seat

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 149,012 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 149,012 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working Outer lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 142,297 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under trays fitted, Can not inspect full underside of the Vehicle

Pass 23 Aug 2021 136,555 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 136,549 miles

Nearside Front Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

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 YGA is a 2008 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 BW08 YGA, 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 YGA registered?

BW08 YGA is a 2008 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 20 May 2008.

Is BW08 YGA safe to buy?

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