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R823 VOD

2008 Nissan El Grand

White Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

264,098 mi
Last recorded264,098 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Nissan El Grand139,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR823 VOD
MakeNissan
ModelEl Grand
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 264,098 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 259,713 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 259,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and out sills sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn anti sway bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 237,428 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 237,425 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 222,469 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Very slight play (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 222,464 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Very slight play (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 72,860 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 208,455 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box is fractured (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 197,628 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 183,359 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 183,359 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 168,126 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 150,685 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 133,935 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 133,935 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 131,910 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 131,910 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 130,056 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 126,572 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 126,572 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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R823 VOD 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 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R823 VOD, 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 R823 VOD registered?

R823 VOD is a 2008 Nissan El Grand, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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