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FJ12 VHH

2012 Nissan Elgrand

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,418 mi
Last recorded185,418 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Elgrand103,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ12 VHH
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 185,418 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 185,418 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 167,629 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2024 167,629 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 149,761 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 136,513 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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FJ12 VHH is a 2012 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 103,322 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 FJ12 VHH, 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 14 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FJ12 VHH registered?

FJ12 VHH is a 2012 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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