2018 Nissan Elgrand 3.5L Petrol · CT53 NFA

The 2018 Nissan Elgrand presents a stable mechanical condition based on its most recent assessment, passing the MOT on 27 June 2025 at 91,295 miles with zero defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears consistent, with the vehicle clearing its last three annual inspections without any advisories or failures. However, the record contains two anomalous failed tests on 17 June 2021 and 29 June 2022, both of which curiously list no specific defects despite the failed outcome. This suggests either administrative errors on the DVSA record or dangerous faults identified prior to the test commencing that were not formally logged. The mileage history raises significant concerns regarding the vehicle's true usage and potential odometer interference. Between the June 2021 test at 85,072 miles and the July 2022 test at 101,256 miles, the Elgrand accumulated over 16,000 miles in roughly twelve months, indicating heavy daily use. Yet, by the June 2025 test, the recorded mileage dropped to 91,295 miles. A reduction of nearly 10,000 miles is mechanically impossible without a rollback or a replacement speedometer. This discrepancy severely undermines the reliability of the service history and suggests the car may have covered substantially more miles than the current odometer reflects. Given the mileage anomaly, a prospective buyer must approach this vehicle with extreme caution and verify its structural and mechanical integrity thoroughly. Inspect the suspension components, including coil springs and suspension bushes, for wear consistent with a high-mileage vehicle rather than the stated 91,000 miles. Check the brake discs and calipers for scoring or binding, and examine the exhaust system for corrosion or leaks. A professional inspection should focus on the undercarriage and chassis rails for signs of structural rust or fatigue, alongside a diagnostic scan to check the engine control module for mileage discrepancies. The absence of recorded defects in the MOT history offers little comfort when the odometer reading itself is demonstrably unreliable.