2009 Nissan Elgrand 2.5L Petrol · CY09 TPV

The 2009 Nissan Elgrand’s most recent MOT test, conducted on 1 August 2025, resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, though the same date also shows a failure —likely a duplicate or administrative anomaly—before the vehicle passed again. This suggests the vehicle cleared its final inspection without major mechanical failings, though the repeated test date raises minor concern over administrative consistency. The preceding tests in 2024 and 2023 were clean, with no advisories or defects noted, indicating a stable roadworthiness trend over the past three years. However, the absence of any advisories in any test does not preclude underlying issues, particularly in high-mileage components like suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake calipers, which may degrade silently without MOT-level failure. The vehicle’s mileage progression averages 8,472 miles per year , a rate typical for its age but one that implies significant wear on consumable parts. Between the 2023 and 2024 tests, the car accumulated 6,511 miles in just over a year, while the gap between 2024 and 2025 saw 11,183 miles covered in under a year—a noticeable spike. This rapid mileage in the most recent period suggests either intensive use or prolonged periods without intermediate servicing, which could accelerate failure risks in brakes, tyres, and suspension components. The lack of service records means critical intervals for fluid changes, brake inspections, or suspension checks may have been overlooked. Given the clean MOT history, a buyer should prioritise an independent inspection of suspension integrity , particularly the rear bushes and coil springs, as these often fail catastrophically in high-mileage vehicles. The brakes, despite passing tests, should be scrutinised for uneven wear, binding calipers, or excessive corrosion on discs and pads—especially if the vehicle has been used heavily in wet conditions. Corrosion checks are essential, focusing on wheel arches, subframe mounts, and exhaust systems, as these areas commonly develop hidden structural weaknesses in a vehicle of this age. The absence of advisories in past tests does not guarantee these components are sound, so visual and functional assessment is critical.