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Nissan Elgrand

White and Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 3,200 cc

T178 JSSMOT history

T178 JSS is a white and silver diesel Nissan Elgrand first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 183,302 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jul 2025
Mileage
183,302 mi
At MOT on 14 Jun 2025
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,650 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T178 JSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Elgrand
Colour
White and Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Jun 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T178 JSS was last recorded at 183,302 miles on 14 Jun 2025, 4,924 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,378 miles · 3 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
4,924 miles
Average per year
8,650 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 183,302 miles
  • 2024 – 178,378 miles
  • 2023 – 171,206 miles
  • 2021 – 169,780 miles
  • 2020 – 166,310 miles
  • 2019 – 154,867 miles
  • 2018 – 144,102 miles
  • 2017 – 129,677 miles
  • 2016 – 112,225 miles
  • 2015 – 95,914 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail183,302 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength full inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength full inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorProp shaft bearing excessively worn centre prop bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all over underbody corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Wheel bearing has slight play both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear brake slight bind

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake effort low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 20 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail183,302 miles (+4,924)9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,302 miles
    Test number
    983288294199
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength full inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength full inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorProp shaft bearing excessively worn centre prop bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all over underbody corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass178,378 miles (+7,172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    178,378 miles
    Test number
    654101528109
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  3. Pass171,206 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    171,206 miles
    Test number
    998490103188
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slight bind
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort low

  4. Fail171,205 miles (+1,425)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,205 miles
    Test number
    176509133959
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged flexible hose (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slight bind
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort low

  5. Pass169,780 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    169,780 miles
    Test number
    244495004736
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft central mount worn

  6. Fail169,772 miles (+3,462)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,772 miles
    Test number
    983576993960
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft central mount worn

  7. Pass166,310 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    166,310 miles
    Test number
    327569387280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail166,301 miles (+11,434)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,301 miles
    Test number
    596268694966
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass154,867 miles (+10,765)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    154,867 miles
    Test number
    166719615611
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass144,102 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    144,102 miles
    Test number
    739483157432
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

  11. Fail144,101 miles (+14,424)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,101 miles
    Test number
    210205662785
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

  12. Pass129,677 miles (+279)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    129,677 miles
    Test number
    207198056723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail129,398 miles (+17,173)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,398 miles
    Test number
    950997343267
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear Panhard rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rod link bar (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass112,225 miles (+16,311)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    112,225 miles
    Test number
    395244585616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass95,914 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    95,914 miles
    Test number
    516398925156
    • NoteRear axle tie bar bush deteriorated

  16. Fail95,909 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,909 miles
    Test number
    519718825172
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear axle tie bar bush deteriorated

  17. Pass81,079 km
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    81,079 km
    Test number
    279140644124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T178 JSS

Does T178 JSS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T178 JSS expired on 4 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T178 JSS?
The MOT on T178 JSS expired on 4 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T178 JSS done?
T178 JSS was recorded at 183,302 miles at its MOT on 14 Jun 2025, an average of 8,650 miles a year.
Has T178 JSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T178 JSS has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T178 JSS 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 T178 JSS find?
T178 JSS failed its latest MOT on 14 Jun 2025 with 9 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside front brake pipe excessively corroded; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn; nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded, and 7 more.

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