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S794 KBA

2011 Nissan El Grand

White Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,915 mi
Last recorded151,915 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Nissan El Grand124,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS794 KBA
MakeNissan
ModelEl Grand
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 151,915 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 150,259 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 150,259 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 149,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 149,032 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill , next to previous repair, corrosion has now extended further (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corrosion hole around wheel arch liner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake servo damaged but function not impaired ( corroded ) (1.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis brace corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion around wheel arch liner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension arms and components slight corrosion

exhaust poor condition , sleeve end rattling in center

Pass 23 Apr 2022 145,386 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 145,292 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 145,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 138,066 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine undertray fitted

load sensing valve rusty

underneath of the vechile rusty

Fail 3 Jun 2019 138,065 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

engine undertray fitted

load sensing valve rusty

underneath of the vechile rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2018 129,774 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 129,772 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2017 124,423 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 124,411 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion starting on o/s/f brake pipe and rear axle brake pipe.

corrosion starting under vehicle especially round rear axle area and sills /flooorpan in front of rear wheel arches.

high lateral movement in rear axle linkage

oil seep from n/s/f steering rack gaiter.

slight play ..n/s/f hub /wheel bearing.

some seats folded and covered with bed boards full seat belt check not possible.

Pass 9 Jun 2016 117,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm tred on legal tred limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 116,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm tred on legal tred limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 106,515 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2014 96,930 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 96,973 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2013 87,807 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 77,190 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 69,300 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

How Reliable is the Nissan El Grand?

Based on 1,968 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,063
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
Steering rack gaiter split 77
fog lamp not working 60
position lamp(s) not working 55
parking brake recording little or no effort 52
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S794 KBA is a 2011 Nissan El Grand in White with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2011 Nissan El Grand models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 124,157 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 El Grand fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 87 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S794 KBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan El Grand typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 15 years old, this Nissan El Grand is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S794 KBA is a 2011 Nissan El Grand, first registered on 1 June 2011.

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