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X297 SCY

2000 Nissan Elgrand

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

105,063 mi
Last recorded105,063 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Nissan Elgrand117,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX297 SCY
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 105,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 105,060 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 78,192 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated (4.11 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not fully secure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 78,191 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated (4.11 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not fully secure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 78,179 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 59,353 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 59,353 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

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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X297 SCY is a 2000 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 X297 SCY, 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 X297 SCY registered?

X297 SCY is a 2000 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X297 SCY safe to buy?

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