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X872 MGM

2012 Nissan El Grand

Grey Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,326 mi
Last recorded147,326 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 Nissan El Grand139,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX872 MGM
MakeNissan
ModelEl Grand
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 147,326 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All round (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2018 145,820 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 141,830 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 141,781 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inside sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 135,006 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 126,503 miles

slight play in nearside front hub assy??

Pass 14 Apr 2014 119,172 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 119,172 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Apr 2013 111,093 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 104,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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X872 MGM is a 2012 Nissan El Grand in Grey with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Nissan El Grand models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 139,562 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 X872 MGM, 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 14 years old, this Nissan El Grand is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was X872 MGM registered?

X872 MGM is a 2012 Nissan El Grand, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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