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RG51 GZE

2001 Nissan Elgrand

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,447 mi
Last recorded145,447 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Nissan Elgrand94,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 GZE
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 145,447 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 144,326 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 140,609 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 135,001 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 133,488 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 131,147 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 124,332 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 124,332 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 117,168 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 111,825 miles

oil leak

coolant leak.

Fail 19 Oct 2015 111,825 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

coolant leak.

oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2015 111,818 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Front oil leak

Front water leak

Pass 17 Sep 2014 109,208 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 106,602 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 102,201 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 102,201 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 92,672 miles

Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

front & rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 19 Jan 2012 92,672 miles

front & rear brake pads wearing thin

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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RG51 GZE is a 2001 Nissan Elgrand in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 94,642 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 RG51 GZE, 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 25 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RG51 GZE registered?

RG51 GZE is a 2001 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is RG51 GZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG51 GZE shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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