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Nissan Elgrand

White · Diesel · 1999

T481 UBAMOT history

T481 UBA is a white diesel Nissan Elgrand first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 138,178 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
138,178 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,685 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T481 UBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Elgrand
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T481 UBA was last recorded at 138,178 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 70 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,108 miles · 23 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
70 miles
Average per year
4,685 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,178 miles
  • 2022 – 138,108 miles
  • 2021 – 126,511 miles
  • 2020 – 124,590 miles
  • 2019 – 116,458 miles
  • 2018 – 108,247 miles
  • 2017 – 99,499 miles
  • 2016 – 97,559 miles
  • 2015 – 91,682 miles
  • 2014 – 84,592 miles
  • 2013 – 79,469 miles
  • 2012 – 73,952 miles
  • 2011 – 69,191 miles
  • 2010 – 62,499 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,178 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,178 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    138,178 miles
    Test number
    127046220141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass138,108 miles (+3)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    138,108 miles
    Test number
    141245505898
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle has underseal applied

  3. Fail138,105 miles (+11,594)1 dangerous4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,105 miles
    Test number
    127914956163
    • DangerousNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill - marked in yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill - marked in yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass126,511 miles (+28)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    126,511 miles
    Test number
    244938750008
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  5. Fail126,483 miles (+1,893)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,483 miles
    Test number
    385740302338
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass124,590 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    124,590 miles
    Test number
    308898769592
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail124,586 miles (+8,128)2 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,586 miles
    Test number
    856073091207
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside outer sill

  8. Pass116,458 miles (+8,211)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    116,458 miles
    Test number
    977076754631
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill - not within 30cm of structural / load bearing point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sway bar bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  9. Pass108,247 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    108,247 miles
    Test number
    999999519449
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on outer edge

  10. Fail108,247 miles (+8,748)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,247 miles
    Test number
    290243601447
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on outer edge

  11. Pass99,499 miles (+1,940)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    99,499 miles
    Test number
    769144971707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,559 miles (+5,877)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    97,559 miles
    Test number
    182255402328
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass91,682 miles (+7,090)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    91,682 miles
    Test number
    175778055409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,592 miles (+5,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    84,592 miles
    Test number
    186632754040
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass79,469 miles (+7)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    79,469 miles
    Test number
    826998753029
    • NoteHand brake adjustmeam

  16. Fail79,462 miles (+5,510)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,462 miles
    Test number
    396773553055
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteHand brake adjustmeam

  17. Pass73,952 miles (+4,761)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    73,952 miles
    Test number
    697758142083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,191 miles (+6,692)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    69,191 miles
    Test number
    489934951080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,499 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    62,499 miles
    Test number
    163116450052
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T481 UBA

Does T481 UBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T481 UBA is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T481 UBA?
The MOT on T481 UBA is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T481 UBA done?
T481 UBA was recorded at 138,178 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 4,685 miles a year.
Has T481 UBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T481 UBA has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T481 UBA 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 T481 UBA find?
T481 UBA passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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