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Y296 EBY

2001 Nissan Elgrand

Silver Petrol 3490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

177,642 mi
Last recorded177,642 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Nissan Elgrand94,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY296 EBY
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 177,642 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing pannel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 177,592 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning compensator valve (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing pannel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 177,147 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill rear end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 166,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

footbrake at 52% efficiency

various areas of corrosion to chassis and vehicle components

Fail 1 Sep 2023 166,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect requires cleaning (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear suspension front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear suspension front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

rear suspension prescribed areas + some suspension components quite corroded + front suspension components quite corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2022 160,841 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 160,835 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 158,717 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 153,636 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 148,006 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 139,332 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 129,756 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 117,322 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 104,014 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 96,024 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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Y296 EBY is a 2001 Nissan Elgrand in Silver with a 3,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y296 EBY, 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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Y296 EBY is a 2001 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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