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Y785 WDM

2009 Nissan Elgrand

White Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

147,061 mi
Last recorded147,061 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Elgrand104,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY785 WDM
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 147,061 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 143,149 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Front both rusty!

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rusty all over (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Surface rust all over underneath!

Pass 7 Feb 2024 140,601 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust back box rusty

Pass 27 Jan 2023 138,958 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 137,493 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 132,006 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 119,568 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 119,553 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 115,972 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 111,708 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 109,328 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 109,302 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 106,794 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 100,512 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2014 100,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2013 94,396 miles

FRONT DISCS PITTED

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 94,396 miles

FRONT DISCS PITTED

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2012 89,442 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 89,442 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 86,209 miles

front brake pads wearing

nearside front brake disc corroded

Pass 22 May 2010 78,951 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 68,822 miles

all four tyres show crackin om surface/edges

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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Y785 WDM is a 2009 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 104,277 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 Y785 WDM, 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 17 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y785 WDM is a 2009 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 6 April 2009.

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