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Nissan Elgrand

White · Petrol · 1999 · 3,270 cc

S738 APAMOT history

S738 APA is a white petrol Nissan Elgrand first used on 1 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 248,430 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
248,430 km
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,687 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S738 APA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Elgrand
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,270 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S738 APA was last recorded at 248,430 km on 17 Feb 2026, 8,383 km more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
240,047 km · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,383 km
Average per year
3,687 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 248,430 km
  • 2025 – 240,047 km
  • 2018 – 230,612 km
  • 2015 – 205,624 km
  • 2014 – 198,962 km
  • 2013 – 196,712 km
  • 2011 – 191,622 km
  • 2010 – 191,215 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass248,430 km
  • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 12 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass248,430 km (+8,383)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    248,430 km
    Test number
    180553113878
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass240,047 km (+330)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    240,047 km
    Test number
    260703004031
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Fail239,717 km5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,717 km
    Test number
    257391034769
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Pass232,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    232,195 miles
    Test number
    736493586195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass230,612 km7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    230,612 km
    Test number
    735228724897
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth exhaust silencers are in poor condition
  6. Pass228,411 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    228,411 miles
    Test number
    688175421284
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  7. Fail228,406 miles (+15,103)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,406 miles
    Test number
    416201996853
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Over Axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Over Axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both Front To Rear By Brake Load Valve (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  8. Pass213,303 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    213,303 miles
    Test number
    441639958661
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer blowing
  9. Pass205,624 km (+6,662)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    205,624 km
    Test number
    937529245136
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  10. Pass198,962 km (+2,250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    198,962 km
    Test number
    127857494405
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass196,712 km (+5,090)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    196,712 km
    Test number
    219226363431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass191,622 km (+407)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    191,622 km
    Test number
    386099941443
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s and o/s front tyre walls slightly perished
  13. Pass191,215 km
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    191,215 km
    Test number
    763199820238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail191,215 km5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,215 km
    Test number
    663584920241
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Questions about S738 APA

Does S738 APA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S738 APA is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S738 APA?
The MOT on S738 APA is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S738 APA done?
S738 APA was recorded at 248,430 km at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 3,687 km a year.
Has S738 APA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S738 APA has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S738 APA 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 S738 APA find?
S738 APA passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 4 more.

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