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Nissan Elgrand

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

T228 VAOMOT history

T228 VAO is a white and silver diesel Nissan Elgrand first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Dec 2025 and it has passed 14 of 27 MOT tests, with 238,137 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Dec 2025
Mileage
238,137 km
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
14 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,606 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T228 VAO
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 7 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T228 VAO was last recorded at 238,137 km on 3 Dec 2025, 3,046 km more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
235,091 km · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,046 km
Average per year
6,606 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 238,137 km
  • 2024 – 235,091 km
  • 2023 – 233,452 km
  • 2022 – 229,041 km
  • 2021 – 224,320 km
  • 2020 – 219,262 km
  • 2014 – 168,468 km
  • 2012 – 146,898 km
  • 2011 – 144,539 km

What the latest MOT found

Fail238,137 km
  • MajorLower Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / end of sill / inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/ web / end of sill / inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quarter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door shut / sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quarter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryVarious areas of corrosion to underside

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.

  • Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail238,137 km8 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,137 km
    Test number
    611754920120
    • MajorLower Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / end of sill / inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/ web / end of sill / inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quarter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door shut / sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quarter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of corrosion to underside
  2. Pass235,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    235,105 miles
    Test number
    529481583740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail235,091 km (+1,639)11 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,091 km
    Test number
    220370344731
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch within 30cms of brake pipe bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  4. Pass233,452 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    233,452 km
    Test number
    729489794960
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
  5. Fail233,452 km5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,452 km
    Test number
    940120394033
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
  6. Pass229,138 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    229,138 miles
    Test number
    642206834708
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge
  7. Fail229,041 km (+4,721)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,041 km
    Test number
    121151534672
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge
  8. Pass224,320 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    224,320 km
    Test number
    666010512294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge
  9. Fail224,320 km (+5,058)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,320 km
    Test number
    416352077654
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge
  10. Pass219,262 km (+211)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    219,262 km
    Test number
    211950741086
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge
  11. Fail219,051 km8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,051 km
    Test number
    210399562281
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing one wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn stabilizer bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge
  12. Pass209,649 miles (+8,220)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    209,649 miles
    Test number
    818509953022
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes across axle slightly (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly cracked (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass201,429 miles (+757)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    201,429 miles
    Test number
    643353043885
    • AdvisoryAreas of corrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn panhard rod bush to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTop of windscreen tinted
  14. Fail200,672 miles (+5,846)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,672 miles
    Test number
    772612544965
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAreas of corrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn panhard bush to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  15. Pass194,826 miles (+446)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    194,826 miles
    Test number
    990216238037
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAreas of corrosion to underside
  16. Fail194,380 miles (+7,596)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,380 miles
    Test number
    510416226131
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre row (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAreas of corrosion to underside
  17. Pass186,784 miles (+988)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    186,784 miles
    Test number
    866810710584
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi slight leak
  18. Fail185,796 miles (+8,809)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,796 miles
    Test number
    716344062601
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi slight leak
  19. Pass176,987 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    176,987 miles
    Test number
    746743275681
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  20. Fail176,955 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,955 miles
    Test number
    981491204857
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  21. Pass168,468 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    168,468 km
    Test number
    687743834336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  22. Fail168,272 miles (+9,956)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,272 miles
    Test number
    885488524314
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  23. Pass158,316 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    158,316 miles
    Test number
    388503933307
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  24. Fail158,316 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,316 miles
    Test number
    819903933339
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  25. Pass146,898 km (+2,359)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    146,898 km
    Test number
    665047072298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail144,539 km4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,539 km
    Test number
    318506871412
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  27. Pass144,539 km
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    144,539 km
    Test number
    768426571293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T228 VAO

Does T228 VAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T228 VAO expired on 7 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T228 VAO?
The MOT on T228 VAO expired on 7 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T228 VAO done?
T228 VAO was recorded at 238,137 km at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 6,606 km a year.
Has T228 VAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T228 VAO has failed 13 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T228 VAO 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 T228 VAO find?
T228 VAO failed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 8 major defects, 2 minor defects and 10 advisories: lower driver's door hinge insecure; nearside front position lamp not working; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / end of sill / inner arch, and 17 more.

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