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WD09 GRU

2009 Nissan Elgrand

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,014 mi
Last recorded87,014 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Elgrand104,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD09 GRU
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 87,014 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2026 86,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 82,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 80,572 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 80,522 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 78,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 78,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2022 74,300 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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WD09 GRU is a 2009 Nissan Elgrand in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 104,277 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 WD09 GRU, 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 17 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WD09 GRU registered?

WD09 GRU is a 2009 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 January 2009.

Is WD09 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD09 GRU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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