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Y278 FBK

2001 Nissan Elgrand

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

126,057 mi
Last recorded126,057 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Nissan Elgrand94,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY278 FBK
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 126,057 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 124,533 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 123,406 miles

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

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

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

Rear inner seals surface corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2022 119,582 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 114,560 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 111,348 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 106,778 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 100,303 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearings have slight free play (9.2.8c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml on

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 May 2017 93,251 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 87,706 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 87,706 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 82,292 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 76,910 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 71,547 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 64,685 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 92,455 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 92,455 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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Y278 FBK is a 2001 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y278 FBK, 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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What year was Y278 FBK registered?

Y278 FBK is a 2001 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y278 FBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y278 FBK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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