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DC02 RHY

2002 Nissan Elgrand

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

177,265 mi
Last recorded177,265 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Nissan Elgrand108,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC02 RHY
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 177,265 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine also small leak in steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 170,951 miles

Central Front steering rack has oil leak

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 170,951 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play lose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front steering rack has oil leak

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 160,514 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub carrier bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 138,727 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 120,089 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 108,710 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 101,561 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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DC02 RHY is a 2002 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 108,582 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 DC02 RHY, 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 24 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 DC02 RHY registered?

DC02 RHY is a 2002 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 6 July 2002.

Is DC02 RHY safe to buy?

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