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MC51 PBV

2001 Nissan Elgrand

White Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,920 mi
Last recorded96,920 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Nissan Elgrand94,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC51 PBV
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 96,920 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 96,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2020 96,896 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 95,525 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 92,699 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 92,699 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 91,573 miles

eml light on.

Fail 8 Apr 2017 91,573 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working and broken. (1.3.2b)

eml light on.

Pass 18 Mar 2016 88,020 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 83,787 miles

gear selection D position light not working

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 83,787 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

gear selection D position light not working

Pass 17 Apr 2014 79,800 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 77,565 miles

mil light on

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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MC51 PBV is a 2001 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 94,642 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 MC51 PBV, 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 25 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MC51 PBV registered?

MC51 PBV is a 2001 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is MC51 PBV safe to buy?

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