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Nissan Elgrand

White · Diesel · 1999 · 3,150 cc

T556 BDVMOT history

T556 BDV is a white diesel Nissan Elgrand first used on 29 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2024 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 161,223 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jun 2024
Mileage
161,223 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2024
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T556 BDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Elgrand
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,150 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T556 BDV was last recorded at 161,223 miles on 1 Jul 2024, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,215 miles · 9 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
4,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 161,223 miles
  • 2023 – 161,215 miles
  • 2022 – 161,198 miles
  • 2021 – 161,029 miles
  • 2020 – 158,366 miles
  • 2019 – 155,298 miles
  • 2018 – 149,494 miles
  • 2017 – 142,267 miles
  • 2016 – 131,524 miles
  • 2015 – 118,658 miles
  • 2014 – 102,810 miles
  • 2013 – 96,605 miles
  • 2011 – 93,192 miles
  • 2009 – 81,195 miles
  • 2008 – 80,501 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail161,223 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded in 2 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded in 3 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail161,223 miles (+8)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,223 miles
    Test number
    365355825352
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded in 2 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded in 3 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass161,215 miles (+17)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    161,215 miles
    Test number
    446205940936
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass161,198 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    161,198 miles
    Test number
    293189115281
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material innerwing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail161,198 miles (+169)6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,198 miles
    Test number
    374146505186
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material innerwing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass161,029 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    161,029 miles
    Test number
    663675231711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight power steering fluid leak

  6. Fail161,027 miles (+2,661)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,027 miles
    Test number
    530223925636
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight power steering fluid leak

  7. Pass158,366 miles (+3,068)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    158,366 miles
    Test number
    576597429150
    • AdvisoryAll under vehicle covered by unknown substance, unable to check properly-both outer sills covered by unknown substance, unable to check properly

  8. Pass155,298 miles (+5,804)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    155,298 miles
    Test number
    331027180067
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive center outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass149,494 miles (+7,227)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2019
    Odometer
    149,494 miles
    Test number
    681665020510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass142,267 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2018
    Odometer
    142,267 miles
    Test number
    283104954833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail142,267 miles (+10,743)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,267 miles
    Test number
    479067910508
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear 2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass131,524 miles (+12,866)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    131,524 miles
    Test number
    605017533273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn outer edge

  13. Pass118,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    118,658 miles
    Test number
    287927825406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail118,658 miles (+15,848)12 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,658 miles
    Test number
    535456825131
    • FailureNearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass102,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    102,810 miles
    Test number
    915427294036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail102,810 miles (+6,205)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,810 miles
    Test number
    858577794057
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass96,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    96,605 miles
    Test number
    455632213140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass95,462 km
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    95,462 km
    Test number
    237396612195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail95,462 km (+2,268)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,462 km
    Test number
    675926012192
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  20. Pass93,194 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    93,194 km
    Test number
    875220611121
    • NoteBattery insecure

  21. Fail93,192 miles4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,192 miles
    Test number
    706009001160
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  22. Pass88,401 km (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    88,401 km
    Test number
    793948810124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail88,397 km3 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,397 km
    Test number
    404777610127
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass81,195 miles (+694)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    81,195 miles
    Test number
    254189889044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass80,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    80,501 miles
    Test number
    570739518135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail80,501 miles4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,501 miles
    Test number
    243329418431
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T556 BDV

Does T556 BDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T556 BDV expired on 30 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T556 BDV?
The MOT on T556 BDV expired on 30 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T556 BDV done?
T556 BDV was recorded at 161,223 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2024, an average of 4,990 miles a year.
Has T556 BDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T556 BDV has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T556 BDV 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 T556 BDV find?
T556 BDV failed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2024 with 5 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has negligible damping effect; nearside rear inner integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded in 2 places; offside front shock absorbers has negligible damping effect, and 7 more.

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