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RA59 TYY

2009 Nissan Elgrand

Purple Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,466 mi
Last recorded58,466 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Elgrand104,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA59 TYY
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 58,466 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2026 58,462 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light White light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 52,033 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 51,536 miles

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2024 47,501 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 42,823 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 42,739 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Pass 10 Aug 2022 63,302 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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RA59 TYY is a 2009 Nissan Elgrand in Purple with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RA59 TYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA59 TYY registered?

RA59 TYY is a 2009 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 December 2009.

Is RA59 TYY safe to buy?

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