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BW55 RLU

2016 Nissan Elgrand

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

221,104 mi
Last recorded221,104 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Nissan Elgrand115,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW55 RLU
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 221,104 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 213,226 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 209,373 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 209,326 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front 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 2 Oct 2021 202,449 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 202,449 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 195,307 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 189,900 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 185,448 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 181,525 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 176,324 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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BW55 RLU is a 2016 Nissan Elgrand in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 BW55 RLU, 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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BW55 RLU is a 2016 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 April 2016.

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