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VF02 TBV

2014 Nissan El Grand

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

255,932 mi
Last recorded255,932 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF02 TBV
MakeNissan
ModelEl Grand
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 255,932 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 255,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 255,918 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 255,783 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 255,783 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 253,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 249,349 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 243,183 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 243,181 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 240,545 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 231,848 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 61,297 miles

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

front and rear brake pads getting low

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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VF02 TBV is a 2014 Nissan El Grand in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VF02 TBV, 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 12 years old, this Nissan El Grand is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VF02 TBV registered?

VF02 TBV is a 2014 Nissan El Grand, first registered on 1 June 2014.

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