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VA52 WLE

2002 Nissan El Grand

Gold Petrol 3490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,123 mi
Last recorded144,123 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Nissan El Grand104,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 WLE
MakeNissan
ModelEl Grand
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 144,123 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2026 144,122 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 131,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 119,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 119,499 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 102,290 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 88,763 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 88,364 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 88,347 miles

Emissions not tested unable to hold revs to mot limits (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 26 May 2020 87,953 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 85,706 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 82,335 miles

small oil leak o/s/f suspension area and radiator

Pass 1 Sep 2016 81,932 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 80,209 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 77,119 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 77,027 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 77,000 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 66,274 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan El Grand?

Based on 1,968 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,063
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
Steering rack gaiter split 77
fog lamp not working 60
position lamp(s) not working 55
parking brake recording little or no effort 52
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VA52 WLE is a 2002 Nissan El Grand in Gold with a 3,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Nissan El Grand models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 104,617 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan El Grand fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 87 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA52 WLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan El Grand typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Nissan El Grand is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VA52 WLE registered?

VA52 WLE is a 2002 Nissan El Grand, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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