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EIW 578

2008 Nissan El Grand

White Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

227,198 mi
Last recorded227,198 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan El Grand139,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIW 578
MakeNissan
ModelEl Grand
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 227,198 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 225,833 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside inner rear sill corroded non structural

Pass 18 Sep 2023 225,251 miles

Offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2022 223,272 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 220,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 220,909 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 220,262 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 217,368 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 216,044 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 215,280 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 24 Jun 2016 214,692 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 214,685 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2015 209,554 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 198,540 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 181,617 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 170,440 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 168,736 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 163,336 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 156,219 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 149,312 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 149,285 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan El Grand?

Based on 1,968 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,063
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
Steering rack gaiter split 77
fog lamp not working 60
position lamp(s) not working 55
parking brake recording little or no effort 52
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EIW 578 is a 2008 Nissan El Grand in White with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2008 Nissan El Grand models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 139,742 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan El Grand fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 87 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EIW 578, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan El Grand typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Nissan El Grand is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EIW 578 registered?

EIW 578 is a 2008 Nissan El Grand, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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