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PL09 HBF

2009 Nissan Elgrand

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

226,411 mi
Last recorded226,411 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Elgrand104,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL09 HBF
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 226,411 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 209,563 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 209,549 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 190,426 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside & Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Unable to check most rear seatbelts

Fail 8 Mar 2024 189,735 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer egde (5.2.3 (e))

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

power steering cap missing

unable to check rear most seatbelts

Pass 3 Mar 2023 174,986 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 174,968 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()

Pass 7 Feb 2022 168,404 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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PL09 HBF is a 2009 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PL09 HBF, 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.

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PL09 HBF is a 2009 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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