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Nissan Elgrand

Black and Grey · Diesel · 1998 · 3,150 cc

VBJ 616MOT history

VBJ 616 is a black and grey diesel Nissan Elgrand first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 184,898 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
184,898 km
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,437 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VBJ 616
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Nissan
Model
Elgrand
Colour
Black and Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,150 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VBJ 616 was last recorded at 184,898 km on 12 Jan 2026, 3,787 km more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Dec 2022: 177,597 km, lower than 177,598 km on 22 Nov 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
181,111 km · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,787 km
Average per year
4,437 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,898 km
  • 2024 – 181,111 km
  • 2023 – 177,757 km
  • 2022 – 177,597 km
  • 2021 – 175,359 km
  • 2020 – 170,839 km
  • 2016 – 139,364 km
  • 2012 – 130,335 km
  • 2011 – 126,356 km
  • 2010 – 122,689 km
  • 2009 – 111,131 km
  • 2008 – 105,492 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,898 km

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,898 km (+3,787)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    184,898 km
    Test number
    307481612507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass181,111 km (+3,354)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    181,111 km
    Test number
    902222911671
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass177,757 km (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    177,757 km
    Test number
    826874090741
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Fail177,751 km (+154)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,751 km
    Test number
    393566787253
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Pass177,597 km (-1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    177,597 km
    Test number
    551370298624
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Fail177,598 km (+2,239)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,598 km
    Test number
    845160964748
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Pass175,359 km (+4,520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    175,359 km
    Test number
    318232070701
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass170,839 km (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    170,839 km
    Test number
    544823574893
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail170,836 km1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,836 km
    Test number
    665529422005
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass159,912 miles (+9,130)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    159,912 miles
    Test number
    277616330845
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass150,782 miles (+5,313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    150,782 miles
    Test number
    592084262301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass145,469 miles (+167)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    145,469 miles
    Test number
    852628617021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail145,302 miles (+5,928)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,302 miles
    Test number
    681806975921
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass139,374 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    139,374 miles
    Test number
    174564062074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail139,364 km1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,364 km
    Test number
    650489674261
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass134,508 miles (+2,263)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    134,508 miles
    Test number
    598959285136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass132,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    132,245 miles
    Test number
    718450474190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail132,245 miles (+972)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,245 miles
    Test number
    238268664186
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteSmall split in o/s steering rack boot

  19. Pass131,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    131,273 miles
    Test number
    925798193173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail131,273 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,273 miles
    Test number
    529918793139
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  21. Pass130,335 km (+3,979)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    130,335 km
    Test number
    237709452171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass126,356 km (+3,667)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    126,356 km
    Test number
    495108951172
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass122,689 km (+11,558)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    122,689 km
    Test number
    941857160151
    • NoteOffside front brake binding slightly

  24. Pass111,131 km (+5,639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    111,131 km
    Test number
    383748249183
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass105,492 km (+54)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    105,492 km
    Test number
    931000388161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass105,438 km
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    105,438 km
    Test number
    204066748030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VBJ 616

What vehicle is registration VBJ 616 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VBJ 616 on a black and grey diesel Nissan Elgrand first used on 31 Dec 1998. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VBJ 616 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VBJ 616 is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on VBJ 616?
The MOT on VBJ 616 is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VBJ 616 done?
VBJ 616 was recorded at 184,898 km at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 4,437 km a year.
Has VBJ 616 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VBJ 616 has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on VBJ 616 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Dec 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on VBJ 616 find?
VBJ 616 passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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