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FJ12 XXB

2012 Nissan Elgrand

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,579 mi
Last recorded129,579 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Elgrand103,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ12 XXB
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 129,579 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 129,578 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 XXB is a 2012 Nissan Elgrand in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ12 XXB registered?

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

Is FJ12 XXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ12 XXB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FJ12 XXB have outstanding finance?

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