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W322 VCD

2001 Nissan Elgrand

Gold Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,993 mi
Last recorded99,993 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Nissan Elgrand94,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW322 VCD
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 May 2023 99,993 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed no acceleration (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working and offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing and offside front (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working and offside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Mar 2022 96,682 miles

Bonnet lever handle worn

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted during time of test obscuring some components

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Parking brake effort low during time of test

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Surface rust under-side of chassis

Fail 25 Mar 2022 96,682 miles

Bonnet lever handle worn

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted during time of test obscuring some components

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Parking brake effort low during time of test

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Surface rust under-side of chassis

Fail 7 Mar 2022 96,682 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet lever handle worn

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Surface rust under-side of chassis

Pass 20 Sep 2019 95,149 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Sep 2019 95,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jul 2018 84,714 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 84,713 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 29 May 2018 84,712 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 75,032 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 69,611 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 68,628 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 68,628 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 63,827 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 59,934 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 55,173 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 48,707 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 44,250 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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W322 VCD is a 2001 Nissan Elgrand in Gold with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 94,642 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 W322 VCD, 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 25 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W322 VCD is a 2001 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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