MOT Status
ValidMileage
201,243 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front 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))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small hole - still prevents ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split - Borderline (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear suspension corroded
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
How Reliable is the Nissan El Grand?
Based on 1,968 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VU08 BYS is a 2008 Nissan El Grand in Silver with a 3,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 VU08 BYS, 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 VU08 BYS registered?
VU08 BYS is a 2008 Nissan El Grand, first registered on 31 December 2008.
Is VU08 BYS safe to buy?
The MOT history for VU08 BYS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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