2008 Nissan Elgrand 2.5L Petrol · HS57 GZU

The vehicle remains technically roadworthy but the maintenance trend is clearly worsening regarding the suspension and drivetrain components. While it passed its most recent test in December 2025 at 193,014 miles, the volume of advisories has increased significantly compared to previous years. The transition from a clean record in 2023 to a long list of mechanical defects in 2025 indicates that the vehicle's components are now reaching the end of their functional life and require proactive attention. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eighteen-year-old MPV, averaging approximately 10,700 miles per year. The record shows steady usage, with a 9,715 mile gap between December 2023 and January 2025, and another 7,266 miles in the six months leading up to the December 2025 test. This consistent use suggests the vehicle has not sat stationary, but the high cumulative mileage of nearly 200,000 miles places immense stress on rubber components and mechanical bearings, which explains the current state of degradation across the chassis. A buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the front and rear suspension geometry. The tester flagged multiple worn suspension arm bushes, deteriorated ball joint dust covers, and anti-roll bar linkage issues across the two most recent tests. The presence of noisy wheel bearings and a noisy rear differential in the December 2025 report indicates internal wear that goes beyond simple rubber bushings. Furthermore, the noted play in the steering rack inner joints is a significant concern for handling precision and should be verified during a test road drive. The braking system also shows signs of neglected intervals, with thin pads being noted in both 2022 and early 2025, followed by pitted and scored front discs by late 2025. Given the age and mileage of this Nissan Elgrand, the buyer should expect to refresh the entire braking assembly and perform a suspension overhaul. The recurring nature of the dust cover failures suggests that moisture and grit are entering joints, likely contributing to the accelerated wear of the ball joints and bearings.