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S238 OTR

2009 Nissan Elgrand

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

168,169 mi
Last recorded168,169 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Nissan Elgrand104,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS238 OTR
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2022 168,169 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 156,602 miles

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))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 145,981 miles

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))

Fail 10 Aug 2019 145,981 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 139,919 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 139,919 miles

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))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 135,590 miles

1. Slight damage to windscreen.

2. Offside front tyre near legal limits.

3. Rear axle steel brake pipe becoming corroded.

Fail 3 Aug 2017 135,523 miles

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.

Pass 26 Jul 2016 132,675 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 132,675 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 123,151 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 112,150 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 112,147 miles

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 101,161 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 91,316 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 91,031 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 79,005 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 79,005 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 69,495 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 69,375 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2009 56,799 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 56,799 miles

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?

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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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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