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BW08 YRE

2008 Nissan Elgrand

Black Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,738 mi
Last recorded79,738 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Elgrand109,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 YRE
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 79,738 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Drivers/Passengers (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 May 2026 79,290 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Drivers/Passengers (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 118,597 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 118,596 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f and o/s/f outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r and o/s/r outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2024 73,684 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 YRE is a 2008 Nissan Elgrand in Black with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 YRE, 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 YRE registered?

BW08 YRE is a 2008 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 August 2008.

Is BW08 YRE safe to buy?

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