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Nissan Elgrand

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,278 cc

T981 JDPMOT history

T981 JDP is a silver petrol Nissan Elgrand first used on 1 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 183,712 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
183,712 km
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,077 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T981 JDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Elgrand
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,278 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T981 JDP was last recorded at 183,712 km on 3 Dec 2025, 8 km more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,704 km · 20 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
8 km
Average per year
7,077 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 183,712 km
  • 2024 – 178,093 km
  • 2017 – 124,491 km
  • 2014 – 102,702 km
  • 2012 – 91,043 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,712 km
  • AdvisoryUnder body corrosionRecorded 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.

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,712 km (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    183,712 km
    Test number
    813104165670
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
  2. Fail183,704 km (+5,611)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,704 km
    Test number
    408933988932
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
  3. Pass178,093 km (+64)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    178,093 km
    Test number
    527574207715
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Fail178,029 km3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,029 km
    Test number
    151668676745
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake pedal touches the floor (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass170,805 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    170,805 miles
    Test number
    464012214806
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing on edges.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail170,804 miles (+8,174)1 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,804 miles
    Test number
    714646837358
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Front pads less than 1.5mm (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass162,630 miles (+6,534)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    162,630 miles
    Test number
    735330751086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass156,096 miles (+5,609)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    156,096 miles
    Test number
    659109260448
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass150,487 miles (+5,476)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    150,487 miles
    Test number
    688946629420
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass145,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    145,011 miles
    Test number
    980945578830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail145,011 miles (+9,106)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,011 miles
    Test number
    616347693256
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  12. Pass135,905 miles (+101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    135,905 miles
    Test number
    600569909819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Fail135,804 miles2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,804 miles
    Test number
    936394581415
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended clasp (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass124,491 km
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    124,491 km
    Test number
    377982796897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail124,491 km3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,491 km
    Test number
    964196280094
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  16. Pass114,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    114,507 miles
    Test number
    834124760133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail114,507 miles (+6,685)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,507 miles
    Test number
    837388226487
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
  18. Pass107,822 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    107,822 miles
    Test number
    724062470743
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyers perrished
  19. Pass102,702 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    102,702 km
    Test number
    606371504314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass95,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    95,346 miles
    Test number
    365182803352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail95,346 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,346 miles
    Test number
    707232603323
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  22. Pass91,043 km
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    91,043 km
    Test number
    627464402364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail91,043 km4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,043 km
    Test number
    865363802313
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Questions about T981 JDP

Does T981 JDP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T981 JDP is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T981 JDP?
The MOT on T981 JDP is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T981 JDP done?
T981 JDP was recorded at 183,712 km at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 7,077 km a year.
Has T981 JDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T981 JDP has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T981 JDP 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 T981 JDP find?
T981 JDP passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: under body corrosion.

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