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V187 DJU

2009 Nissan Elgrand

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

191,830 mi
Last recorded191,830 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Elgrand104,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV187 DJU
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 191,830 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

abs not illuminated on ignition

Pass 14 Mar 2025 189,425 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 185,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

nearside inner sill corroded

steering rack track rods corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2024 185,711 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

nearside inner sill corroded

steering rack track rods corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2023 184,888 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner middle of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner quarter (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner quarter (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 184,885 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner middle of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner quarter (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner quarter (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 183,959 miles

NS inner sill corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

NSR inner sill corroded and holes but not deemed to reduce structural strength

NSR outrigger corroded but not deemed to reduce structural strength

Outer sills showing signs of corrosion but not excessive

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2021 181,572 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 181,570 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 178,324 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 178,324 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 168,249 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 164,877 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 164,875 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side 90 (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side 90 (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

coolant leak

tyre size 195/65 r15

Pass 18 May 2017 161,577 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 May 2017 161,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 157,678 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 157,674 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod (split pin) (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both and split (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 154,955 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 154,885 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 154,885 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 154,885 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 154,885 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 152,066 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 137,747 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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V187 DJU is a 2009 Nissan Elgrand in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 V187 DJU, 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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V187 DJU is a 2009 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 6 January 2009.

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