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S976 NVY

2012 Nissan Elgrand

White Petrol 3270cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

132,454 mi
Last recorded132,454 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Elgrand103,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS976 NVY
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,270cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 132,454 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 130,241 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 128,872 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 128,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 128,151 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 127,043 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 126,310 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 125,789 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 122,924 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 120,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 118,408 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 115,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 112,131 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 107,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 103,431 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 103,431 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 101,548 miles

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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S976 NVY is a 2012 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S976 NVY, 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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S976 NVY is a 2012 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 February 2012.

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