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T720 VJN

2009 Nissan Elgrand

Silver Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,612 mi
Last recorded110,612 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Elgrand104,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT720 VJN
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2025 110,612 miles

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 19 Jan 2024 108,574 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 24 Jan 2023 105,237 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 105,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 102,818 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 102,818 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASIS LEG (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 16 Oct 2020 100,970 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 100,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 95,167 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 94,768 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

holed and corrosion n/s inner sill consided not to be a prescribed area

Pass 28 Nov 2017 94,245 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

slight bind n/s rear brake

Pass 15 Dec 2016 93,773 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.A.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

slight split o/s wiper

Pass 17 Dec 2015 93,291 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 93,282 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 92,528 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 92,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 90,675 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 90,675 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 88,035 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 88,035 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 83,273 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 83,272 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 78,909 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 78,905 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Parking brake pedal rubber missing

Slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Slight surface corrosion around offside rear jacking point

Pass 15 Oct 2009 72,152 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on outer edge

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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T720 VJN is a 2009 Nissan Elgrand in Silver with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 T720 VJN, 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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T720 VJN is a 2009 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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