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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Nissan El Grande. Check any El Grande by registration number below.

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57.9%

Avg Pass Rate

-23.3%

vs Nissan Avg

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Year Ranges

Below Average

Reliability

Nissan El Grande — MOT Reliability Overview

The Nissan El Grande has an average MOT pass rate of 57.9%, which is 23.3 percentage points below the Nissan brand average of 81.2%. This suggests the El Grande can be more maintenance-intensive than average. Pay close attention to the common failure points listed below if you are considering buying one.

Before buying a used Nissan El Grande, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Nissan El Grande performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 38 vehicles

57.9%Below Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Mileage at 5yr

144k mi

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Nissan El Grande — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Nissan El Grande MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Nissan El Grande?
The average MOT pass rate for the Nissan El Grande is 57.9% compared to the Nissan average of 81.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Nissan El Grande?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Nissan El Grande reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 57.9%, the Nissan El Grande is rated as "Below Average" for reliability. This suggests more frequent issues — pay close attention to the common failures listed on this page when buying or maintaining this model.
How do I check the MOT history of a Nissan El Grande?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Nissan El Grande?
Typical mileage for the Nissan El Grande: 144,256 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used El Grande to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Nissan El Grande's MOT History

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