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Y68 YSO

2001 Nissan Elgrand

White Petrol 3490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,244 mi
Last recorded165,244 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Nissan Elgrand94,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY68 YSO
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 165,244 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 159,367 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 159,344 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened SPRING PLATFORM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened SPRING PLATFORM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 157,120 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 153,799 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 153,767 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 151,963 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 150,275 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 147,342 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 147,332 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 141,864 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake only meets the minimum requirements

Pass 2 Feb 2017 137,617 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 133,165 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 127,116 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 127,106 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 120,983 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 120,983 miles

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

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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Y68 YSO is a 2001 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y68 YSO, 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 Y68 YSO registered?

Y68 YSO is a 2001 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y68 YSO safe to buy?

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