MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,169 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes to load sensor and axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember/panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
1. Slight damage to windscreen.
2. Offside front tyre near legal limits.
3. Rear axle steel brake pipe becoming corroded.
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
1. Slight damage to windscreen.
2. Offside front tyre near legal limits.
3. Rear axle steel brake pipe becoming corroded.
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake binding slightly
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
o/s/f and both rear tyres perished and close to legal limit
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake binding slightly
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
o/s/f and both rear tyres perished and close to legal limit
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Nissan Elgrand?
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S238 OTR is a 2009 Nissan Elgrand in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 S238 OTR, 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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S238 OTR is a 2009 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 15 January 2009.
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