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Nissan Elgrano

Silver and Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,950 cc

V78 SBKMOT history

V78 SBK is a silver and grey diesel Nissan Elgrano first used on 20 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 179,224 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
179,224 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,509 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V78 SBK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Elgrano
Colour
Silver and Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,950 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V78 SBK was last recorded at 179,224 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 4,266 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,958 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,266 miles
Average per year
5,509 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,224 miles
  • 2025 – 174,958 miles
  • 2024 – 171,360 miles
  • 2023 – 168,403 miles
  • 2022 – 165,165 miles
  • 2021 – 159,202 miles
  • 2020 – 153,415 miles
  • 2019 – 147,286 miles
  • 2018 – 142,596 miles
  • 2017 – 136,907 miles
  • 2016 – 129,660 miles
  • 2015 – 125,765 miles
  • 2014 – 117,019 miles
  • 2010 – 90,840 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,224 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower rear panel/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront screen damaged slightly

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside wiper blade small split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres 2 mm to 3 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front indicators when operating, switch on a white position lamp.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,224 miles (+4,266)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    179,224 miles
    Test number
    429775462453
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower rear panel/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront screen damaged slightly

  2. Pass174,958 miles (+3,598)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    174,958 miles
    Test number
    326871815449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass171,360 miles (+2,957)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    171,360 miles
    Test number
    611368627086
    • AdvisoryCovered in underseal underneath

  4. Pass168,403 miles (+3,238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    168,403 miles
    Test number
    871136046345
    • AdvisoryAll underside of vehicle undersealed

  5. Pass165,165 miles (+5,963)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    165,165 miles
    Test number
    656168446006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryInner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryRear inner arches corroded

  6. Pass159,202 miles (+5,787)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    159,202 miles
    Test number
    188656417295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass153,415 miles (+6,129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    153,415 miles
    Test number
    992470260188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks

  8. Pass147,286 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    147,286 miles
    Test number
    704671996816
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail147,280 miles (+4,684)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,280 miles
    Test number
    990054931860
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment lock nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake application uneven
    • AdvisoryRear brake application uneven

  10. Pass142,596 miles (+747)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    142,596 miles
    Test number
    144134492017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade small split
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail141,849 miles (+4,942)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,849 miles
    Test number
    910293129530
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade small split
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass136,907 miles (+7,247)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    136,907 miles
    Test number
    896203780773
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear shock absorbers (2.7.3)

  13. Pass129,660 miles (+3,895)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    129,660 miles
    Test number
    907423338067
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement marked yellow (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres 2 mm and cracked (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp lens loose
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  14. Pass125,765 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    125,765 miles
    Test number
    580241886925
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres 2 mm to 3 mm tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront indicators when operating, switch on a white position lamp.
    • AdvisoryPlay and knock in steering rack

  15. Fail125,760 miles (+8,741)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,760 miles
    Test number
    759916501461
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort low effort and brake imbalance (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres 2 mm to 3 mm tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront indicators when operating, switch on a white position lamp.
    • AdvisoryPlay and knock in steering rack

  16. Pass117,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    117,019 miles
    Test number
    836736774245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass110,710 km (+4,984)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    110,710 km
    Test number
    588550012374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass105,726 km
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    105,726 km
    Test number
    105417601388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass90,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    90,840 miles
    Test number
    591230110352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail90,840 miles (+3,564)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,840 miles
    Test number
    971720310334
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass87,276 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    87,276 miles
    Test number
    753425610098
    • NoteNearside rear tyre at 2.5mm, offside rear tyre at 3mm
    • NoteSlight deterioration to both front wiper blades

Questions about V78 SBK

Does V78 SBK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V78 SBK is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V78 SBK?
The MOT on V78 SBK is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V78 SBK done?
V78 SBK was recorded at 179,224 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 5,509 miles a year.
Has V78 SBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V78 SBK has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on V78 SBK 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 V78 SBK find?
V78 SBK passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both saddle bushes; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both, and 8 more.

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