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V479 PBA

2012 Nissan Elgrand

White Petrol 3270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Nissan Elgrand103,322 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV479 PBA
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,270cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024

Central Rear Inner Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box not attached (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 112,442 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 108,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 107,527 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 105,239 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 107,739 miles

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately rubber missing (3.1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 98,809 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both link bars (2.4.G.2)

slight leak from power steering

Fail 16 Oct 2014 98,719 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 98,719 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 87,360 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2012 80,794 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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V479 PBA is a 2012 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V479 PBA, 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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V479 PBA is a 2012 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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