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SW62 VJL

2012 Nissan Elgrand

Black Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,224 mi
Last recorded145,224 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Elgrand103,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 VJL
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 145,224 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 145,196 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 132,740 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 132,050 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 119,114 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 103,690 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 102,082 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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SW62 VJL is a 2012 Nissan Elgrand in Black with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SW62 VJL, 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 SW62 VJL registered?

SW62 VJL is a 2012 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 October 2012.

Is SW62 VJL safe to buy?

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