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R851 PHG

2009 Nissan Elgrand

Green Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Nissan Elgrand104,277 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR851 PHG
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

OSR Inner Panel Corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024

OS Outer Sill Corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor/undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 May 2022

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear inner and Offside rear outer stop lights inoperative

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 109,334 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear inner and Offside rear outer stop lights inoperative

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside Front and Main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Outer And Nearside Inner Stop lights not working

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

Fail 14 May 2021

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside Front and Main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer And Nearside Inner Stop lights not working

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 92,533 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 92,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 83,328 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 72,497 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 62,994 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 60,257 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 56,180 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 54,712 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 52,574 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 50,109 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 48,762 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 44,005 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 44,005 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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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R851 PHG is a 2009 Nissan Elgrand in Green with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R851 PHG, 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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R851 PHG is a 2009 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 November 2009.

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The MOT history for R851 PHG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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