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Nissan Elgrand

Silver · Diesel · 1998 · 3,150 cc

L6 STRMOT history

L6 STR is a silver diesel Nissan Elgrand first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 9 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 176,125 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jul 2026
Mileage
176,125 km
At MOT on 10 Jul 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,415 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 STR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Elgrand
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,150 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 STR was last recorded at 176,125 km on 10 Jul 2025, 45,728 km more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2016.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
130,397 km · 25 Jul 2016
Between the last two tests
45,728 km
Average per year
5,415 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 176,125 km
  • 2016 – 130,397 km
  • 2012 – 107,028 km
  • 2008 – 81,748 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,125 km
  • AdvisoryDrive shaft joint worn, but not excessively center u/j on prop shaft slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all upto joints for rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65x15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,125 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    176,125 km
    Test number
    838668594988
    • AdvisoryDrive shaft joint worn, but not excessively center u/j on prop shaft slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  2. Fail176,093 miles (+4,008)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,093 miles
    Test number
    389890453625
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive shaft joint worn, but not excessively center u/j on prop shaft slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass172,085 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    172,085 miles
    Test number
    341800804761
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail172,078 miles (+5,954)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,078 miles
    Test number
    738243751622
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass166,124 miles (+112)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    166,124 miles
    Test number
    151299721427
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Fail166,012 miles (+7,380)3 dangerous6 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,012 miles
    Test number
    199316699144
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass158,632 miles (+11,049)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    158,632 miles
    Test number
    574004236706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass147,583 miles (+42)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    147,583 miles
    Test number
    664911526400
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all upto joints for rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Fail147,541 miles (+10,468)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,541 miles
    Test number
    669411063239
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all upto joints for rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass137,073 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    137,073 miles
    Test number
    477490029741
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass130,397 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    130,397 km
    Test number
    877193562165
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in antiroll bar link arm
    • AdvisoryAxle stablizer bar bushes perrished but still intact

  12. Pass124,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    124,041 miles
    Test number
    539917495116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail124,041 miles (+3,039)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,041 miles
    Test number
    195909185120
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass121,002 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    121,002 miles
    Test number
    378632794139
    • NoteN/s/r drop link has movement
    • NoteO/s/r drop link has movement
    • NoteRear brake pipes have slight corrosion

  15. Fail121,002 miles (+6,732)5 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,002 miles
    Test number
    356442494197
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r drop link has movement
    • NoteO/s/r drop link has movement
    • NoteRear brake pipes have slight corrosion

  16. Pass114,270 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    114,270 miles
    Test number
    345223493177
    • NoteAdvise rear drop links slight play

  17. Pass107,028 km2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    107,028 km
    Test number
    427339732165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust has corrosion
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outer

  18. Fail107,028 km1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,028 km
    Test number
    279919932430
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust has corrosion
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outer

  19. Pass100,589 miles (+5,794)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    100,589 miles
    Test number
    276018271082
    • NoteAdvise slight play in rear drop links
    • NoteAdvise slight play in steering rack

  20. Pass94,795 miles (+6,604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    94,795 miles
    Test number
    453965570066
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

  21. Pass88,191 miles (+87)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    88,191 miles
    Test number
    602207239094
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail88,104 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,104 miles
    Test number
    824224639068
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass81,748 km
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    81,748 km
    Test number
    492265438009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 STR

Does L6 STR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L6 STR expired on 9 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L6 STR?
The MOT on L6 STR expired on 9 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L6 STR done?
L6 STR was recorded at 176,125 km at its MOT on 10 Jul 2025, an average of 5,415 km a year.
Has L6 STR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 STR has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L6 STR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L6 STR find?
L6 STR passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively center u/j on prop shaft slight play; nearside rear nail in tyre.

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