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W419 VEL

2000 Nissan El Grand

Black Petrol 3270cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,285 mi
Last recorded112,285 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Nissan El Grand103,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW419 VEL
MakeNissan
ModelEl Grand
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,270cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 112,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 8 Jul 2025 112,285 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 26 Jul 2024 109,868 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 26 Jul 2024 109,868 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 27 Jun 2023 106,622 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

long parking brake travel

Pass 23 Jun 2022 103,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 22 Jun 2021 97,681 miles

engine bay ad under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 22 Jun 2021 97,681 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

engine bay ad under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 12 Aug 2020 95,643 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 12 Aug 2020 95,643 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 22 Aug 2019 93,290 miles

Offside Rear reflector damaged and cracked

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 22 Aug 2019 93,290 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector damaged and cracked

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 24 Aug 2018 91,726 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

long travel on parking brake

Fail 24 Aug 2018 91,726 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

long travel on parking brake

Nearside Inner Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 90,157 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 17 Aug 2017 90,157 miles

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Aug 2016 85,660 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 19 Aug 2016 85,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Aug 2015 84,935 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

hand brake has only just passed

Pass 7 Aug 2014 82,269 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 77,791 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 77,791 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 77,643 miles

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 77,643 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 75,333 miles

Both rear tyres wearing and carcasses deteriorating

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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W419 VEL is a 2000 Nissan El Grand in Black with a 3,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Nissan El Grand models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 103,401 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 W419 VEL, 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 26 years old, this Nissan El Grand is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W419 VEL registered?

W419 VEL is a 2000 Nissan El Grand, first registered on 15 December 2000.

Is W419 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W419 VEL shows 25 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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