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SF09 VBD

2009 Nissan Elgrand

Black Petrol 3490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,873 mi
Last recorded82,873 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Elgrand104,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF09 VBD
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,490cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 82,873 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fug light dull

Pass 27 Aug 2024 77,680 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission possible driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 77,662 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier pins and bracket missing (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission possible driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm plus worn on outer edge 215/65r16 98q (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm plus zero on outer edge 215/65r16 98q (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 73,765 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 69,812 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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SF09 VBD is a 2009 Nissan Elgrand in Black with a 3,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 SF09 VBD, 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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What year was SF09 VBD registered?

SF09 VBD is a 2009 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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