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R485 WAW

2007 Nissan El Grand

White Diesel 3153cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

213,809 mi
Last recorded213,809 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Nissan El Grand113,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR485 WAW
MakeNissan
ModelEl Grand
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,153cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 213,809 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 213,807 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure rubbing on brake pipes o/s rear (1.1.15 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2018 205,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 196,170 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 196,170 miles

Emissions not tested due to lack of engine oil and exhaust leakage (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under body holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 191,907 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into brake load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rear box rubber mounting worn

nearside front and offside front brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2016 191,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into brake load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rear box rubber mounting worn

nearside front and offside front brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2015 185,183 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear outer sills corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2015 185,103 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear outer sills corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 178,155 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2014 178,118 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 170,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front door hinge worn

Pass 26 Apr 2012 163,883 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Spare tyre defective

rear load space full

seats 6-7-8 folded down

Fail 23 Apr 2012 163,865 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Spare tyre defective

rear load space full

seats 6-7-8 folded down

Pass 21 Apr 2011 157,483 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 151,170 miles

Offside steering rack gaiter looks wet???

Fail 23 Apr 2010 151,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside steering rack gaiter looks wet???

Pass 24 Apr 2009 143,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 143,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 137,054 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 129,067 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan El Grand?

Based on 1,968 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,063
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
Steering rack gaiter split 77
fog lamp not working 60
position lamp(s) not working 55
parking brake recording little or no effort 52
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R485 WAW is a 2007 Nissan El Grand in White with a 3,153cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2007 Nissan El Grand models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 113,629 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 El Grand fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 87 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R485 WAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan El Grand typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 19 years old, this Nissan El Grand is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R485 WAW is a 2007 Nissan El Grand, first registered on 1 May 2007.

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