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M16 MTH

2005 Nissan Elgrand

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,171 mi
Last recorded153,171 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Elgrand105,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 MTH
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 153,171 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Feb 2026 153,121 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing ball joint (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Feb 2025 145,291 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 138,692 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 138,662 miles

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation side light (4.2.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated anti roll bar link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2022 135,668 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 129,812 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 129,811 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 117,918 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 117,918 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 117,846 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 116,186 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 106,229 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 93,254 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 93,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front and rear w/bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front & rear w/bushes (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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M16 MTH is a 2005 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 105,417 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 M16 MTH, 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 21 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M16 MTH registered?

M16 MTH is a 2005 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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