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X527 PBA

2000 Nissan Elgrand

White Diesel 2950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,978 mi
Last recorded101,978 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Nissan Elgrand117,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX527 PBA
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,950cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 101,978 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper dust covers deteriorated , slight movement (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front inner wing damaged

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 101,947 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F wheel guard insecure

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Unable to check rear belts

Pass 2 Aug 2024 94,768 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 94,768 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2022 94,316 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 94,308 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 87,542 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 76,730 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 66,190 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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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X527 PBA is a 2000 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 2,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X527 PBA, 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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X527 PBA is a 2000 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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