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W985 YRH

2000 Nissan Elgrand

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

233,031 mi
Last recorded233,031 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Nissan Elgrand117,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW985 YRH
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 233,031 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

undercarriage of vehicle undersealed

Fail 2 Oct 2025 233,031 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 232,938 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 232,327 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all brake pipes covered by substance unable to check properly-service and parking brakes passed on limits-parking brake slight reserve travel-inner sills corroded

battery weak-front brake pads worn low-rear reflectors damaged slightly-rear x2 wheel arches corroded

x2 front rack boots deteriorated-x2 balljoint boots deteriorated

Fail 10 Jul 2019 232,324 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit both (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 224,820 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 220,317 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 211,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 206,292 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 200,440 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 189,147 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 189,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 168,614 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010

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

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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W985 YRH is a 2000 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W985 YRH, 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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What year was W985 YRH registered?

W985 YRH is a 2000 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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