
Nissan Elgrand
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 3,300 cc
T261 GBLMOT history
T261 GBL is a black petrol Nissan Elgrand first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 147,644 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 147,644 km
- At MOT on 28 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 11
- 8 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,696 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T261 GBL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Nissan
- Model
- Elgrand
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,300 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T261 GBL was last recorded at 147,644 km on 28 Jul 2025, 109 km more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 147,535 km · 11 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 109 km
- Average per year
- 3,696 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 147,644 km
- 2020 – 147,021 km
- 2015 – 127,697 km
- 2013 – 110,153 km
- 2012 – 98,937 km
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside of vehicle on on suspension and steering componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
11 tests since 24 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,644 km (+109)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 147,644 km
- Test number
- 915696982591
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside of vehicle on on suspension and steering components
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Fail147,535 km (+514)2 dangerous21 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,535 km
- Test number
- 391752936049
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust completely detached (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust detached centre section (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear inner wheel arch areas heavily corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside of vehicle on on suspension and steering components
Pass147,021 km4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 147,021 km
- Test number
- 785193969216
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension components corroded
Pass139,141 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 139,141 miles
- Test number
- 872396240171
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail139,141 miles (+41)2 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,141 miles
- Test number
- 742073898468
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail139,100 miles (+5,073)10 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,100 miles
- Test number
- 573696591917
- MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust centre box blowing
Pass134,027 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2017
- Odometer
- 134,027 miles
- Test number
- 893107400099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,697 km
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2016
- Odometer
- 127,697 km
- Test number
- 296966445148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,160 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2015
- Odometer
- 120,160 miles
- Test number
- 637614844180
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass110,153 km (+11,216)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2014
- Odometer
- 110,153 km
- Test number
- 525315643138
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass98,937 km1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2013
- Odometer
- 98,937 km
- Test number
- 527565442147
- NoteBody kit fitted
Questions about T261 GBL
- Does T261 GBL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T261 GBL expired on 27 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T261 GBL?
- The MOT on T261 GBL expired on 27 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T261 GBL done?
- T261 GBL was recorded at 147,644 km at its MOT on 28 Jul 2025, an average of 3,696 km a year.
- Has T261 GBL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T261 GBL has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on T261 GBL 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 T261 GBL find?
- T261 GBL passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; general corrosion underside of vehicle on on suspension and steering components; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.
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