Nissan Elgrand reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 24,672 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 24,672 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 75% of Nissan Elgrand cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on identification and steering.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Elgrand tends to fail
Share of Nissan Elgrand cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on identification, steering, emissions & leaks.
Common questions
Is the Nissan Elgrand reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Nissan Elgrand holds up well for its age: 75% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 77% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Nissan Elgrand?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Nissan Elgrand in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 64%; 8 to 12 years, 73%; and 13 years and older, 75%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Nissan Elgrand MOT?
For Nissan Elgrand cars aged 8 to 12 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are lights & electrics (9.9% of tests vs 6.9% fleet), brakes (6.7% of tests vs 4.2% fleet), emissions & leaks (4% of tests vs 1.8% fleet).