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NJ59 BAU

2009 Nissan Elgrand

White Petrol 3490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,571 mi
Last recorded102,571 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Elgrand104,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ59 BAU
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,490cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 102,571 miles

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Both , Worn on inside Edge. (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 102,511 miles

Front Power steering component modification unsafe Bolts Missing! (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Both , Worn on inside Edge. (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 98,292 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 95,652 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 95,638 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 95,178 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 86,921 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 83,645 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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NJ59 BAU is a 2009 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 NJ59 BAU, 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 NJ59 BAU registered?

NJ59 BAU is a 2009 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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