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PL09 HCG

2009 Nissan Elgrand

Purple Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

196,681 mi
Last recorded196,681 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Elgrand104,277 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL09 HCG
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 196,681 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 193,965 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 193,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 191,540 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 191,540 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 179,117 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 177,930 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 HCG is a 2009 Nissan Elgrand in Purple with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HCG, 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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What year was PL09 HCG registered?

PL09 HCG is a 2009 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 August 2009.

Is PL09 HCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL09 HCG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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