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NT03 VJV

2015 Nissan Elgrand

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

174,624 mi
Last recorded174,624 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2015 Nissan Elgrand112,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT03 VJV
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2025 174,624 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded & holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower arm - corroded & hold below coil spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm chords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm chords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear seats facing rear so belts not checked

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch / boot floor corroded & hold - ( behing the wheel)

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front side light flickering

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats ( boot seats) not fitted at time of test ()

Rear suspension & components corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2022 164,629 miles

front tyres slight scrubbing slightly inner edges

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

chips windscreen

Fail 10 Mar 2022 164,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

chips windscreen

front tyres slight scrubbing slightly inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2021 152,047 miles

Front both front headlights opaque & poor pattern

signs of a coolant leak on top of radiator - monitor

Fail 11 Mar 2021 151,973 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front both front headlights opaque & poor pattern

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

signs of a coolant leak on top of radiator - monitor

Pass 12 Mar 2020 138,658 miles

Offside Front wishbone rear bush worn

Fail 10 Mar 2020 138,627 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front wishbone rear bush worn

Pass 8 Mar 2019 121,803 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 121,803 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 98,165 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine cover fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

undertray fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2018 98,147 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine cover fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2017 94,195 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 90,143 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 84,205 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2015 84,205 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NT03 VJV is a 2015 Nissan Elgrand in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2015 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 112,843 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 NT03 VJV, 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 11 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NT03 VJV registered?

NT03 VJV is a 2015 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 September 2015.

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