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W479 KJV

2000 Nissan Elgrand

Silver Diesel 2950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

169,556 mi
Last recorded169,556 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Nissan Elgrand117,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW479 KJV
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,950cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 169,556 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 168,311 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 166,220 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 163,117 miles

EML light on

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

inner sills corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 16 May 2022 162,656 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier leisure battery (4.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

nearside front inner sill corroded through but not within prescribed areas

park brake efficiency only just met

rear suspension generally corroded

Fail 4 May 2022 162,631 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and inside wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked across swept area (3.2 (c) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier leisure battery (4.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

nearside front inner sill corroded through but not within prescribed areas

park brake efficiency only just met

rear suspension generally corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2021 162,257 miles

both lower sills corroded

general underside axles,steering,brake,suspension componants but not concidered excessive

rear exhaust outer skin separating/corroded

slight play both front wheel bearings

small engine oil leak

Pass 19 May 2020 160,053 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides inner sills starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 157,299 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2019 157,299 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis plate excessive corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear inner sill excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 156,425 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion under sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion under sill (6.1.B.2)

generel corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 8 May 2017 152,655 miles

exhaust system starting to corrode

general corrosion to under side of van

Fail 8 May 2017 152,655 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under sill (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system starting to corrode

general corrosion to under side of van

Pass 12 May 2016 147,236 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 May 2015 136,901 miles

both rear tyres wearing and close to limit

n/s/f tyre wearing and close to limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2014 130,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all four tyre wearing on edges

exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 30 Apr 2013 127,731 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 9 Mar 2012 122,419 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

damage to front bumper and wing n/s/f

exhaust system starting to corrode

Fail 9 Mar 2012 122,419 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

damage to front bumper and wing n/s/f

exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 4 Mar 2011 114,722 miles

slight wear front brake discs

Fail 3 Mar 2011 114,722 miles

Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 1 Apr 2010 105,634 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 102,388 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 97,726 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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W479 KJV is a 2000 Nissan Elgrand in Silver with a 2,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 W479 KJV, 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.

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W479 KJV is a 2000 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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