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W681 UTF

2000 Nissan Elgrand

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

246,736 mi
Last recorded246,736 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Nissan Elgrand117,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW681 UTF
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 246,736 miles

rear most seats missing at time of test

Fail 10 Jun 2026 246,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function strut bent (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear most seats missing at time of test

Pass 1 Apr 2023 239,165 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 201,135 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 188,416 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 185,969 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 185,968 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panard rod outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 185,549 miles

Offside Rear tyre is in a very poor condition

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2016 165,885 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 165,880 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 142,297 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 142,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 128,623 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 128,451 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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 31 Oct 2013 112,516 miles

offside front wheel arch trim loose

offside front worn on edges

offside rear tyre perished on outer wall

Fail 30 Oct 2013 112,499 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front wheel arch trim loose

offside front worn on edges

offside rear tyre perished on outer wall

Pass 28 Apr 2012 90,292 miles

slight play in offside wheel bearing

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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W681 UTF is a 2000 Nissan Elgrand in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 W681 UTF, 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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W681 UTF is a 2000 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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