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X249 PBA

2010 Nissan El Grand

White Diesel 2950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,906 mi
Last recorded99,906 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan El Grand107,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX249 PBA
MakeNissan
ModelEl Grand
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,950cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 99,906 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wing extensively corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Extensively corroded outwith prescribed area.

Offside Rear Inner wing extensively corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 99,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner wing extensively corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Extensively corroded outwith prescribed area.

Offside Rear Inner wing extensively corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 99,758 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 99,758 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 99,607 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 99,607 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 98,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 97,583 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 97,583 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 96,850 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 96,850 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 94,922 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 94,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 93,465 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 89,376 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 84,080 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 74,694 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 72,689 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 71,957 miles

anti slip rubber missing off parking brake pedal

both front tyres badly worn on edges

front brake pads worn thin

Pass 30 Sep 2010 69,105 miles

Front tyres` outer edges wearing

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 69,105 miles

Front tyres` outer edges wearing

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Nissan El Grand?

Based on 1,968 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,063
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
Steering rack gaiter split 77
fog lamp not working 60
position lamp(s) not working 55
parking brake recording little or no effort 52
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X249 PBA is a 2010 Nissan El Grand in White with a 2,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 Nissan El Grand models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 107,072 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 El Grand fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 87 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X249 PBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan El Grand typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 16 years old, this Nissan El Grand is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X249 PBA is a 2010 Nissan El Grand, first registered on 5 October 2010.

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