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V236 BAN

2012 Nissan Elgrand

White Diesel 2950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

246,500 mi
Last recorded246,500 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Elgrand103,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV236 BAN
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 246,500 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake lever has reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

underbody general corrosion /repaired coated at sealant

Pass 25 Jul 2024 233,602 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody all structural repaired coated at sealant

Pass 18 Jul 2023 227,945 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and outer sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

underbody general corrosion /some repaired area applied sealant

Pass 26 Jul 2022 222,854 miles

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

underbody general corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2022 222,852 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

underbody general corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2021 220,182 miles

Brake pipes to brake compensator corroded & Nearside front

Nearside front tyre cracking inner sidewall

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under vehicle corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2021 220,182 miles

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

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

Brake pipes to brake compensator corroded & Nearside front

Nearside front tyre cracking inner sidewall

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under vehicle corroded

Pass 21 May 2019 217,160 miles

Both side rear anti roll bar D bushes have slight play

Nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 4 May 2018 204,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 188,075 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 188,074 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sill inner ns outer sill rear chassis (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3 rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside 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)

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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 182,273 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2015 176,884 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 May 2014 167,597 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 146,009 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2012 128,241 miles

all four tyre close to limit front cross memeber,osf,osr and nsr covered in sealent cannot access

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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V236 BAN is a 2012 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 2,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V236 BAN, 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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V236 BAN is a 2012 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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