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Nissan EL Grand

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 3,270 cc

R52 RMWMOT history

R52 RMW is a silver petrol Nissan EL Grand first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 86,396 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
86,396 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R52 RMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
EL Grand
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,270 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R52 RMW was last recorded at 86,396 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 1,187 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,209 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,187 miles
Average per year
3,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,396 miles
  • 2025 – 85,209 miles
  • 2024 – 80,264 miles
  • 2022 – 77,744 miles
  • 2021 – 74,952 miles
  • 2020 – 70,155 miles
  • 2019 – 70,090 miles
  • 2018 – 67,556 miles
  • 2017 – 61,797 miles
  • 2016 – 56,631 miles
  • 2015 – 51,118 miles
  • 2014 – 47,789 miles
  • 2013 – 44,739 miles
  • 2012 – 43,155 miles
  • 2011 – 40,706 miles
  • 2010 – 37,533 miles
  • 2009 – 32,313 miles
  • 2008 – 28,177 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,396 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close or on 1.5mm limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,396 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    86,396 miles
    Test number
    257845073418
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail86,396 miles (+1,187)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,396 miles
    Test number
    925000675145
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass85,209 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    85,209 miles
    Test number
    222101016197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail85,116 miles (+450)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,116 miles
    Test number
    260357911239
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
  5. Fail84,666 miles (+4,402)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,666 miles
    Test number
    669484608287
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass80,264 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    80,264 miles
    Test number
    447127484735
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryThere is a knock on steering will need further investigation as nothing obvious
  7. Fail80,264 miles (+2,520)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,264 miles
    Test number
    693984342811
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryThere is a knock on steering will need further investigation as nothing obvious
  8. Pass77,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    77,744 miles
    Test number
    198085343140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail77,744 miles (+2,792)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,744 miles
    Test number
    698567747685
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass74,952 miles (+4,797)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    74,952 miles
    Test number
    556766888289
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  11. Pass70,155 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    70,155 miles
    Test number
    265935963866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,090 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    70,090 miles
    Test number
    183810460074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail70,063 miles (+2,507)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,063 miles
    Test number
    682614434109
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake anti slip rubber missing
  14. Pass67,556 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    67,556 miles
    Test number
    391528730547
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close or on 1.5mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  15. Fail67,556 miles (+5,759)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,556 miles
    Test number
    540178989744
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close or on 1.5mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing not tested
    • AdvisoryPark brake foot pedal, anti slip rubber missing
  16. Pass61,797 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    61,797 miles
    Test number
    712840676966
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Fail61,797 miles (+5,166)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,797 miles
    Test number
    754972974417
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass56,631 miles (+5,513)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    56,631 miles
    Test number
    302343456497
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  19. Pass51,118 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    51,118 miles
    Test number
    215650555020
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inner edge
    • NotePlastic cover sills fitted
  20. Fail51,118 miles (+3,329)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,118 miles
    Test number
    536510255044
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inner edge
    • NotePlastic cover sills fitted
  21. Pass47,789 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    47,789 miles
    Test number
    129647954458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  22. Fail47,789 miles (+3,050)2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,789 miles
    Test number
    747787554086
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  23. Pass44,739 miles (+1,584)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    44,739 miles
    Test number
    386835533053
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  24. Pass43,155 miles (+2,449)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,155 miles
    Test number
    217092882092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,706 miles (+3,173)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    40,706 miles
    Test number
    126144381053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,533 miles (+5,220)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    37,533 miles
    Test number
    170404020116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass32,313 miles (+4,136)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    32,313 miles
    Test number
    270876709446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass28,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    28,177 miles
    Test number
    543023818161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R52 RMW

Does R52 RMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R52 RMW is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on R52 RMW?
The MOT on R52 RMW is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R52 RMW done?
R52 RMW was recorded at 86,396 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 3,168 miles a year.
Has R52 RMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R52 RMW has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on R52 RMW 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 R52 RMW find?
R52 RMW passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 3 more.

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