2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Nissan Elgrand MOT pass rate and common faults

245 MOT tests in 2024. 60.0% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time60.0%
Failed or needed repairs40.0%
Typical mileage at test91,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 245 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.3%
    28 marked dangerous
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.1%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.7%
    13 marked dangerous
  5. Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light3.3%
  6. Position lamp: not working2.9%
  7. Rear fog lamp: not working2.9%
  8. Wheel bearings: rough when rotated2.4%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    9 marked dangerous
  10. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits2.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension20.4%
  2. Lights & electrics19.2%
  3. Brakes16.3%
  4. Tyres9.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks9.0%
  6. Body & chassis6.5%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  8. Steering2.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.1%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.1%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2002 Nissan Elgrand?

In 2024, 60.0% of 2002 Nissan Elgrand cars passed their MOT first time, across 245 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Nissan Elgrand?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2002 Nissan Elgrand reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).