2009 Nissan Elgrand 3.5L Petrol · CF59 FCO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive repairs rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in December 2025 at 196,541 miles, this followed a failure just three days prior. That failure highlighted significant braking issues, including an excessively fluctuating rear service brake and poor parking brake efficiency. The recurring nature of these brake-related faults suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical defects when necessary to pass an MOT, rather than performing routine inspections between tests. At 196,541 miles, this seventeen-year-old Nissan Elgrand has averaged approximately 11,500 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. The data shows a recent increase in mileage, with 14,000 miles covered between October 2023 and December 2024, and another 14,500 miles covered in the year following that. This consistent rate of use indicates the vehicle has been driven regularly, which places sustained strain on the heavy drivetrain and suspension components typical of this chassis. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and suspension. The record shows a fluctuating rear brake in 2025, which often indicates a warped disc or a seized caliper that requires immediate attention. Furthermore, the offside front suspension arm ball joint was flagged for play in 2024, and repeated reports of uneven tyre wear across multiple years suggest persistent wheel alignment issues or worn suspension bushes. The buyer should also check for structural corrosion on the chassis and mounting points, as high-mileage Japanese imports of this era are prone to degradation over time.