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T256 GBL

2012 Nissan Elgrand

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

216,056 mi
Last recorded216,056 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Nissan Elgrand103,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT256 GBL
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 216,056 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 213,101 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 199,935 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 197,222 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 197,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 194,353 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 May 2017 194,353 miles

Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 190,756 miles

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

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

Nearside and offside rear inner quarter panel's corroded but not within prescribed areas.

Nearside inner sill slight corroded

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

Fail 17 May 2016 190,756 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside and offside rear inner quarter panel's corroded but not within prescribed areas.

Nearside inner sill slight corroded

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 175,767 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 156,458 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 137,042 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 110,286 miles

rear o/s foglamp loose fixing

rear shockabsorber dust cover deterioted

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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T256 GBL is a 2012 Nissan Elgrand in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T256 GBL, 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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T256 GBL is a 2012 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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