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X783 PBA

2001 Nissan Elgrand

Silver Petrol 3490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,287 mi
Last recorded47,287 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Nissan Elgrand94,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX783 PBA
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 47,287 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 47,283 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust snapped (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 47,141 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 46,496 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 46,493 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2022 45,731 miles

Both front headlamp lenses starting to frost over

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 30 Nov 2020 45,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 45,353 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 43,897 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 41,485 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 37,638 miles

Both headlights have poor patterns

Brake discs exhibit corrosion

handbrake effort low to nearside

Pass 29 Sep 2015 36,578 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2015 36,576 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

under covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2014 34,688 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 34,688 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2013 32,533 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 32,533 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 29,281 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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X783 PBA is a 2001 Nissan Elgrand in Silver with a 3,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 94,642 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 X783 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 25 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X783 PBA is a 2001 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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