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T846 VUK

2012 Nissan Elgrand

Black Petrol 3270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

172,967 mi
Last recorded172,967 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Elgrand103,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT846 VUK
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,270cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 172,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 163,972 miles

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

part of exhaust deteriorated

Fail 19 Apr 2022

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

part of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2020 163,639 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2020 163,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2019 160,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corrosion deteriorated

bonnet stay missing

Fail 25 Nov 2019 160,375 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corrosion deteriorated

bonnet stay missing

Pass 9 Jul 2018 151,495 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 151,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 May 2017 139,715 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 139,715 miles

Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function two (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 135,104 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 125,056 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 121,369 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 121,369 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 116,945 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 116,945 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 112,965 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 112,965 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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T846 VUK is a 2012 Nissan Elgrand in Black with a 3,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 T846 VUK, 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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T846 VUK is a 2012 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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