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

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72.6%

Avg Pass Rate

-8.5%

vs Nissan Avg

26

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Nissan Elgrand — MOT Reliability Overview

The Nissan Elgrand has an average MOT pass rate of 72.6%, which is 8.5 percentage points below the Nissan brand average of 81.2%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Elgrand on the road.

The most common reasons a Nissan Elgrand fails its MOT are brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn. If you are preparing your Elgrand for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Nissan Elgrand, 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 Elgrand performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 1,510 vehicles

72.2%Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

5.3%

Retest Rate

25.7%

Mileage at 3yr

136k mi

2020

Based on 1,626 vehicles

70.5%Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

8.0%

Retest Rate

28.4%

Mileage at 3yr

140k mi

Mileage at 5yr

167k mi

2019

Based on 1,398 vehicles

71.7%Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

7.6%

Retest Rate

26.5%

Mileage at 3yr

141k mi

Mileage at 5yr

150k mi

2018

Based on 1,308 vehicles

66.3%Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

7.9%

Retest Rate

30.3%

Mileage at 5yr

151k mi

2017

Based on 1,832 vehicles

66.4%Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

6.7%

Retest Rate

28.6%

Mileage at 5yr

177k mi

2016

Based on 1,480 vehicles

62.8%Below Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

7.5%

Retest Rate

31.2%

2015

Based on 1,212 vehicles

67.6%Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

7.5%

Retest Rate

24.3%

Mileage at 10yr

205k mi

2014

Based on 787 vehicles

74.0%Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

5.3%

Retest Rate

21.1%

Mileage at 10yr

162k mi

2013

Based on 984 vehicles

80.4%Good
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

13.4%

Mileage at 10yr

166k mi

2012

Based on 1,089 vehicles

85.9%Excellent
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

2.6%

Retest Rate

11.3%

Mileage at 10yr

175k mi

2011

Based on 1,549 vehicles

82.9%Good
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

3.5%

Retest Rate

16.6%

2010

Based on 2,435 vehicles

83.0%Good
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

3.5%

Retest Rate

15.4%

2009

Based on 1,956 vehicles

81.7%Good
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

3.6%

Retest Rate

19.1%

2008

Based on 4,337 vehicles

80.7%Good
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

4.3%

Retest Rate

17.6%

2007

Based on 4,305 vehicles

79.5%Good
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

4.1%

Retest Rate

19.4%

2006

Based on 2,980 vehicles

77.4%Good
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

22.5%

2005

Based on 3,333 vehicles

76.1%Good
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

20.6%

2004

Based on 1,769 vehicles

72.5%Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

7.0%

Retest Rate

26.3%

2003

Based on 1,138 vehicles

69.1%Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

7.2%

Retest Rate

25.5%

2002

Based on 738 vehicles

70.1%Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

7.2%

Retest Rate

31.6%

2001

Based on 145 vehicles

58.6%Below Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

7.0%

Retest Rate

40.0%

2000

Based on 117 vehicles

69.2%Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

5.6%

Retest Rate

15.7%

1999

Based on 114 vehicles

71.9%Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

4.6%

Retest Rate

17.2%

1998

Based on 98 vehicles

58.2%Below Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

1.4%

Retest Rate

35.6%

1997

Based on 48 vehicles

62.5%Below Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

7.9%

Retest Rate

26.3%

0

Based on 15,736 vehicles

77.2%Good
Nissan average: 81.2%
Mileage at 5yr

91k mi

Top MOT Failures — Nissan Elgrand

The most common reasons a Nissan Elgrand fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

10.0%
2

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

7.1%
3

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

2.9%
4

A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

2.3%
5

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

2.2%

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

5.2%

Front Offside

4.7%

Rear Offside

4.4%

Nissan Elgrand — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Nissan Elgrand MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Nissan Elgrand?
The average MOT pass rate for the Nissan Elgrand is 72.6% 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 Elgrand?
The most common MOT failures on the Nissan Elgrand are: Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded (10.0%), The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (7.1%), A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (2.9%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Nissan Elgrand reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 72.6%, the Nissan Elgrand is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Nissan Elgrand?
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 Elgrand?
Typical mileage for the Nissan Elgrand: 135,639 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Elgrand to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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