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V227 GAM

2000 Nissan Elgrand

Black Diesel 2900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

150,339 mi
Last recorded150,339 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Elgrand117,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV227 GAM
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 150,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inside and outside edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 150,336 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inside and outside edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 135,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 118,746 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 118,336 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 113,846 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 113,846 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 97,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2013 97,191 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre s/belt buckle inop

Pass 7 Dec 2011 87,116 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 87,116 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 78,755 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 78,755 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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V227 GAM is a 2000 Nissan Elgrand in Black with a 2,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2000 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 117,562 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 V227 GAM, 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 26 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V227 GAM is a 2000 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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