NISSAN ELGRAND2002 · 3.5L Petrol

This 2002 Nissan Elgrand shows a recent clean MOT pass in June 2025 with no recorded defects. However, the history leading up to that point reveals a significant pattern of structural and mechanical degradation that requires careful scrutiny. The vehicle has covered approximately 139,609 miles, averaging about 5,817 miles per year. While this is low for a 24-year-old vehicle, the low mileage is ambiguous; it could indicate light use, but it may also suggest long periods of sitting idle, which often accelerates corrosion and rubber component failure. The primary risk pattern is heavy corrosion. Between 2022 and 2023, the MOT history repeatedly flagged corroded exhaust systems and widespread corrosion across all lower suspension components. There were also recurring issues with deteriorating ball joint dust covers and worn suspension bushings. While the 2025 MOT suggests these specific issues were addressed or passed, the underlying trend of significant corrosion is a major concern for a vehicle of this age. The condition trend appears to have improved recently, moving from multiple failures in 2023 to a clean pass in 2025. However, because the previous failures were related to structural integrity and heavy corrosion, you must ensure the repairs were substantive rather than just superficial fixes to pass the test.