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YL09 MGX

2009 Nissan Elgrand

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,239 mi
Last recorded164,239 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Elgrand104,277 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL09 MGX
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 164,239 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 154,900 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 154,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam HID (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 140,114 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 139,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 129,006 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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YL09 MGX is a 2009 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YL09 MGX, 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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What year was YL09 MGX registered?

YL09 MGX is a 2009 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 21 March 2009.

Is YL09 MGX safe to buy?

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