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LJ59 VLC

2009 Nissan Elgrand

Grey Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,389 mi
Last recorded37,389 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Elgrand104,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 VLC
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 37,389 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 37,388 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 26,821 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 15,398 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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LJ59 VLC is a 2009 Nissan Elgrand in Grey with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 104,277 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 LJ59 VLC, 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 17 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ59 VLC registered?

LJ59 VLC is a 2009 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 21 September 2009.

Is LJ59 VLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ59 VLC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LJ59 VLC have outstanding finance?

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