
Nissan Elgrand
White and Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 3,150 cc
T231 BFWMOT history
T231 BFW is a white and silver diesel Nissan Elgrand first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 34 MOT tests, with 205,738 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 205,738 km
- At MOT on 4 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 34
- 19 passed · 15 failed
- Per year
- 5,204 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T231 BFW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Nissan
- Model
- Elgrand
- Colour
- White and Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 3,150 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T231 BFW was last recorded at 205,738 km on 4 Apr 2026, 5,898 km more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 199,840 km · 23 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,898 km
- Average per year
- 5,204 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 205,738 km
- 2025 – 199,840 km
- 2024 – 198,473 km
- 2022 – 196,223 km
- 2014 – 158,901 km
- 2009 – 119,069 km
- 2008 – 118,005 km
- 2007 – 107,736 km
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory7 MOTs, 2014–2017
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Windscreen washer not working
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
34 tests since 4 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass205,738 km1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 205,738 km
- Test number
- 907891856940
- MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail205,738 miles1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,738 miles
- Test number
- 486479622709
- DangerousTyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all x 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both x 2 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both x 2 (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass199,840 km (+56)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2026
- Odometer
- 199,840 km
- Test number
- 260490195990
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail199,784 km (+1,311)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,784 km
- Test number
- 650468718131
- MajorNearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting ARMS MOUNTING (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ALL OVER (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass198,473 km (+28)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 198,473 km
- Test number
- 298247942485
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has slight corrosion
Fail198,445 km (+2,222)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,445 km
- Test number
- 179175844792
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has slight corrosion
Pass196,223 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2023
- Odometer
- 196,223 km
- Test number
- 539337571580
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has slight surface rust
Pass193,560 miles (+10)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2022
- Odometer
- 193,560 miles
- Test number
- 693928798418
- MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative Left Hand (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded at the front and back of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Fail193,550 miles (+7)5 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,550 miles
- Test number
- 894473637894
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join and flexi pipe are leaking (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative Left Hand (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded at the front and back of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Fail193,543 miles (+108)2 dangerous8 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,543 miles
- Test number
- 655027099225
- DangerousNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch and arch to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch and arch to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting o/s mount and centre (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Fail193,435 miles (+3,328)7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,435 miles
- Test number
- 818121850705
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorExhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass190,107 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 190,107 miles
- Test number
- 225838879309
- MinorOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryVarious items corroded under vehicle
Fail190,106 miles (+5,386)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,106 miles
- Test number
- 484945189110
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryVarious items corroded under vehicle
Pass184,720 miles (+97)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 184,720 miles
- Test number
- 816654383370
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8MM (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail184,623 miles (+4,175)1 dangerous6 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,623 miles
- Test number
- 585956765457
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass180,448 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 180,448 miles
- Test number
- 269530621312
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail180,448 miles (+4,195)3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,448 miles
- Test number
- 609152103410
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass176,253 miles (+124)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 176,253 miles
- Test number
- 309252721577
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail176,129 miles (+5,675)8 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,129 miles
- Test number
- 434939756941
- FailureFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside floor holed
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass170,454 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 170,454 miles
- Test number
- 696444978694
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail170,454 miles (+4,863)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,454 miles
- Test number
- 580554033397
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass165,591 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 165,591 miles
- Test number
- 469342165055
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass158,901 km3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 158,901 km
- Test number
- 849453564026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail158,901 km1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,901 km
- Test number
- 848962364031
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass151,805 miles (+4,708)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 151,805 miles
- Test number
- 339164763079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,097 miles (+10,524)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 147,097 miles
- Test number
- 317028802171
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass136,573 miles (+9,286)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 136,573 miles
- Test number
- 235780471030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,287 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 127,287 miles
- Test number
- 820259390079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,287 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,287 miles
- Test number
- 910324380099
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass119,069 km1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 119,069 km
- Test number
- 121891979467
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on outside edge
Fail119,069 km (+1,064)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,069 km
- Test number
- 331290579094
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on outside edge
Pass118,005 km (+10,269)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 118,005 km
- Test number
- 592574858139
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass107,736 km (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 107,736 km
- Test number
- 261977457431
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,732 km2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,732 km
- Test number
- 134695157100
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Questions about T231 BFW
- Does T231 BFW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T231 BFW is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T231 BFW?
- The MOT on T231 BFW is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T231 BFW done?
- T231 BFW was recorded at 205,738 km at its MOT on 4 Apr 2026, an average of 5,204 km a year.
- Has T231 BFW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T231 BFW has failed 15 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on T231 BFW 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 T231 BFW find?
- T231 BFW passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside indicator tell-tale inoperative; rear suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque reaction arm bush.
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