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Nissan Elgrand

White · Diesel · 1998 · 3,150 cc

R489 ATRMOT history

R489 ATR is a white diesel Nissan Elgrand first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2025 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 194,894 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2025
Mileage
194,894 km
At MOT on 7 Aug 2025
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,470 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R489 ATR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Elgrand
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,150 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

R489 ATR was last recorded at 194,894 km on 7 Aug 2025, 5,803 km more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 May 2016: 14,702 km, lower than 146,898 km on 28 Apr 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
189,091 km · 3 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,803 km
Average per year
7,470 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 194,894 km
  • 2024 – 189,091 km
  • 2023 – 182,837 km
  • 2022 – 178,639 km
  • 2021 – 174,337 km
  • 2020 – 169,658 km
  • 2016 – 14,702 km
  • 2011 – 87,623 km

What the latest MOT found

Fail194,894 km
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill holed but outside perscribed area more than 30cm
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill hole but outside perscribed area more than 30cm
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle
  • AdvisoryOil leak

What MOT failures 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail194,894 km (+5,803)3 dangerous3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,894 km
    Test number
    827868200588
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill holed but outside perscribed area more than 30cm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill hole but outside perscribed area more than 30cm
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Pass189,091 km (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    189,091 km
    Test number
    841578048858
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Fail189,067 km (+6,230)1 dangerous10 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,067 km
    Test number
    172607166716
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre to rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass182,837 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    182,837 km
    Test number
    967255616735
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded in several places . out of prescribed areas

  5. Fail182,837 km (+4,198)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,837 km
    Test number
    266420732857
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded in several places . out of prescribed areas

  6. Pass178,639 km1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    178,639 km
    Test number
    522095535435
    • MinorCentral Front Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail178,639 km (+4,302)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,639 km
    Test number
    579410707844
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Front Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass174,337 km (+4,679)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    174,337 km
    Test number
    710382553572
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass169,658 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    169,658 km
    Test number
    794221180116
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass165,316 miles (+4,244)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    165,316 miles
    Test number
    168756116650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front N/S front alloy damaged on the inside, not dangerous.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass161,072 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    161,072 miles
    Test number
    249263024389
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail161,069 miles (+2,087)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,069 miles
    Test number
    852516784095
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass158,982 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    158,982 miles
    Test number
    583618469800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing thin on outside edges.

  14. Pass14,702 km (-132,196)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    14,702 km
    Test number
    976893646408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail146,898 km2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,898 km
    Test number
    338273122966
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  16. Pass139,500 miles (+14,073)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    139,500 miles
    Test number
    445573445122
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • NoteWindscreen wiperends split

  17. Pass125,427 miles (+29)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    125,427 miles
    Test number
    318201944145
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges
    • NoteEml light on

  18. Fail125,398 miles (+14,884)9 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,398 miles
    Test number
    208959224142
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges
    • NoteEml light on

  19. Pass110,514 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    110,514 miles
    Test number
    415743823102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail110,514 miles (+13,904)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,514 miles
    Test number
    117492623199
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass96,610 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    96,610 miles
    Test number
    367232122116
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail96,608 miles2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,608 miles
    Test number
    359092222190
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass87,623 km (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    87,623 km
    Test number
    507677891051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail87,620 km4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,620 km
    Test number
    125748881480
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteFront tyres edging off

Questions about R489 ATR

Does R489 ATR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R489 ATR expired on 2 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R489 ATR?
The MOT on R489 ATR expired on 2 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R489 ATR done?
R489 ATR was recorded at 194,894 km at its MOT on 7 Aug 2025, an average of 7,470 km a year.
Has R489 ATR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R489 ATR has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on R489 ATR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 May 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R489 ATR find?
R489 ATR failed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2025 with 3 dangerous defects, 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill marked with yellow chalk; offside front inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis marked with yellow chalk, and 11 more.

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