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CU51 UCB

2001 Nissan Elgrand

White Petrol 3490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,150 mi
Last recorded90,150 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Nissan Elgrand94,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 UCB
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 90,150 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 90,129 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 89,862 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 89,862 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 89,715 miles

Vehicles been undersealed

Fail 27 Jun 2023 89,706 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength of the sill holed within 30cm of the rear axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength of the sill oled within 30cm of the rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles been undersealed

Pass 14 Jul 2022 88,453 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 12 Jul 2022 88,453 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength of sill holed within 30cm of rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 24 Jun 2021 86,848 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 84,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 84,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 82,492 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 77,705 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 69,270 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 59,624 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 49,793 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 39,566 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 31,221 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 21,063 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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CU51 UCB is a 2001 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 94,642 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 CU51 UCB, 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 25 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU51 UCB registered?

CU51 UCB is a 2001 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is CU51 UCB safe to buy?

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