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Nissan Elgrand

Orange · Diesel · 1999 · 3,155 cc

T697 YABMOT history

T697 YAB is an orange diesel Nissan Elgrand first used on 14 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 164,205 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
164,205 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,757 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T697 YAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Elgrand
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,155 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T697 YAB was last recorded at 164,205 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
164,198 miles · 10 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
2,757 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 164,205 miles
  • 2024 – 162,973 miles
  • 2023 – 161,506 miles
  • 2022 – 159,819 miles
  • 2021 – 158,224 miles
  • 2020 – 154,843 miles
  • 2019 – 152,939 miles
  • 2018 – 149,421 miles
  • 2017 – 144,408 miles
  • 2016 – 141,205 miles
  • 2015 – 137,228 miles
  • 2014 – 129,750 miles
  • 2012 – 120,102 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,205 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,205 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    164,205 miles
    Test number
    829622217067
    • 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Fail164,198 miles (+1,225)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,198 miles
    Test number
    858624362527
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass162,973 miles (+1,467)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    162,973 miles
    Test number
    465406623880
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  4. Pass161,506 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    161,506 miles
    Test number
    360325783360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail161,454 miles (+1,635)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,454 miles
    Test number
    616047455141
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass159,819 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    159,819 miles
    Test number
    677456002348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  7. Fail159,797 miles (+1,573)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,797 miles
    Test number
    953618686110
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass158,224 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    158,224 miles
    Test number
    198619382188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail158,187 miles (+3,344)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,187 miles
    Test number
    141483224692
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  10. Pass154,843 miles (+1,904)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    154,843 miles
    Test number
    699067968271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass152,939 miles (+3,518)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    152,939 miles
    Test number
    378150261232
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  12. Pass149,421 miles (+5,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    149,421 miles
    Test number
    223462322732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  13. Pass144,408 miles (+3,203)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    144,408 miles
    Test number
    520689050474
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  14. Pass141,205 miles (+3,977)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    141,205 miles
    Test number
    945629997998
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on very inner edges
  15. Pass137,228 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    137,228 miles
    Test number
    665823745116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail137,226 miles (+7,476)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,226 miles
    Test number
    576141745150
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
  17. Pass129,750 miles (+267)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    129,750 miles
    Test number
    409838014104
    • NoteOff side rear low effort
  18. Fail129,483 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,483 miles
    Test number
    128629804192
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOff side rear low effort
  19. Pass121,069 km
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    121,069 km
    Test number
    885043833150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail120,102 miles7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,102 miles
    Test number
    316593462430
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)
  21. Pass127,015 km
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    127,015 km
    Test number
    426386652165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail127,010 miles3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,010 miles
    Test number
    969894042179
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about T697 YAB

Does T697 YAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T697 YAB is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T697 YAB?
The MOT on T697 YAB is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T697 YAB done?
T697 YAB was recorded at 164,205 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 2,757 miles a year.
Has T697 YAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T697 YAB has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T697 YAB 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 T697 YAB find?
T697 YAB passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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