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S605 BWP

2011 Nissan El Grand

White Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,535 mi
Last recorded166,535 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Nissan El Grand124,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS605 BWP
MakeNissan
ModelEl Grand
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc
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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 166,535 miles

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

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2025 166,513 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/65/15c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2023 165,798 miles

CORROSION TO NEAR SIDE REAR AND OFF SIDE REAR INNER SILLS UNDER AND BEHIND BUMPER END CAPS

OLD REPAIRS UNDER BODY HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Fail 2 Aug 2023 165,739 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 163,226 miles

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

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

Underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Jul 2022 163,226 miles

Underbody corrosion

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 161,436 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Underside coverd in underseal

Fail 27 Jul 2021 161,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Underside coverd in underseal

Pass 16 Sep 2020 160,403 miles

Both rear inner 1/4 panels corroded

Corrosion in inner sills

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 160,403 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both rear inner 1/4 panels corroded

Corrosion in inner sills

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 158,599 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2019 158,599 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 157,154 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 157,152 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 155,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 155,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 146,668 miles

slight corrosion to n/s/r inner sill

Fail 21 Apr 2016 146,668 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight corrosion to n/s/r inner sill

Pass 14 Apr 2015 133,081 miles

corrosion at both front inner sill/floor areas but not considered excessive or structural

Pass 21 May 2014 118,919 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 118,919 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 111,328 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 99,272 miles

front number plate cracked

rear seats in stored position by means of cable locks-making inspection of seat belts only partial

Pass 5 Jan 2012 90,382 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 88,059 miles

o/s front steering arm has slight or minimal movement at fixings, both rear anti-roll bar linkages have slight play

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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S605 BWP is a 2011 Nissan El Grand in White with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2011 Nissan El Grand models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 124,157 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 S605 BWP, 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 15 years old, this Nissan El Grand is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S605 BWP is a 2011 Nissan El Grand, first registered on 26 January 2011.

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