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W212 VEL

2000 Nissan Elgrand

Silver Diesel 2950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,740 mi
Last recorded111,740 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Nissan Elgrand117,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW212 VEL
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,950cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2011 111,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 103,432 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 103,432 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 102,956 miles

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

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 5 May 2009 100,304 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 96,476 miles

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

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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W212 VEL is a 2000 Nissan Elgrand in Silver with a 2,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 W212 VEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W212 VEL registered?

W212 VEL is a 2000 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is W212 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W212 VEL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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