NISSAN ELGRAND MOT pass rate
77.1% of 25,738 NISSAN ELGRAND MOT tests pass.
The ELGRAND has a pass rate of 77.1%, a little higher than the average across all NISSAN models (74.9%).
At 77.1%, The NISSAN ELGRAND passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Unusually, pass rate is higher for older examples: 69.3% at 0–3 years compared with 78.2% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 69.3% | 456 | 80,915 miles |
| 3–6 years | 71.0% | 2,713 | 92,380 miles |
| 6–10 years | 66.1% | 3,339 | 107,559 miles |
| 10–15 years | 84.9% | 5,368 | 80,428 miles |
| 15+ years | 78.2% | 13,862 | 82,026 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the NISSAN ELGRAND
The most common reason the NISSAN ELGRAND fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 58.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 58.4% | Not working |
| Suspension | 51.1% | Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Brakes | 35.1% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 22.1% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 15.1% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 13.8% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 13.3% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 5.9% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.0% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 1.6% | Fixing missing |
Related NISSAN models
- NISSAN QASHQAI — 75.0% pass rate
- NISSAN JUKE — 76.4% pass rate
- NISSAN MICRA — 72.1% pass rate
- NISSAN NOTE — 72.6% pass rate
- NISSAN X-TRAIL — 75.5% pass rate
- NISSAN NAVARA — 77.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the NISSAN ELGRAND?
- 77.1% of NISSAN ELGRAND MOT tests pass, based on 25,738 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the NISSAN ELGRAND?
- The most common reason the NISSAN ELGRAND fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 58.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the NISSAN ELGRAND's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the NISSAN service history guide for how to check and keep one.