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Y166 XHH

2001 Nissan Elgrand

White Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

203,431 mi
Last recorded203,431 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Nissan Elgrand94,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY166 XHH
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 203,431 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 203,431 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 195,010 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 187,627 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 187,627 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 168,589 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 155,813 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer brake light not working

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner side light not working

Fail 10 May 2016 155,813 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer brake light not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner side light not working

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 128,414 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 111,698 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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Y166 XHH is a 2001 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y166 XHH, 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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Y166 XHH is a 2001 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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