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Y243 WTF

2012 Nissan El Grand

White Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,078 mi
Last recorded112,078 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Nissan El Grand139,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY243 WTF
MakeNissan
ModelEl Grand
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 112,078 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 112,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2018 105,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 98,960 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 98,951 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 90,800 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion

Fail 13 Jun 2016 90,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2015 85,178 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 77,172 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 67,799 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front wipers worn

Pass 9 Aug 2012 66,603 miles

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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Y243 WTF is a 2012 Nissan El Grand in White with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2012 Nissan El Grand models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 139,562 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 Y243 WTF, 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 14 years old, this Nissan El Grand is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y243 WTF registered?

Y243 WTF is a 2012 Nissan El Grand, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is Y243 WTF safe to buy?

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