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S642 XDP

2012 Nissan Elgrand

White Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

201,754 mi
Last recorded201,754 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Elgrand103,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS642 XDP
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 201,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 198,300 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 183,429 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 182,445 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 172,349 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 172,348 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 166,088 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 166,087 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2019 160,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

MIL on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2019 160,198 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

MIL on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2018 152,405 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2018 152,405 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2017 145,116 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 140,068 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

vehicle undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Jul 2015 128,025 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 114,969 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 102,717 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 61,708 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 61,708 miles

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

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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S642 XDP is a 2012 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 103,322 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 S642 XDP, 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 14 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S642 XDP registered?

S642 XDP is a 2012 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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