2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Nissan Elgrand MOT pass rate and common faults

335 MOT tests in 2024. 78.2% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

122Well above average
Passed first time78.2%
Failed or needed repairs21.8%
Typical mileage at test79,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 335 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working3.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
    20 marked dangerous
  3. Rear fog lamp: missing2.4%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.1%
    13 marked dangerous
  6. Rear fog lamp - switch: missing2.1%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.1%
  8. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength1.8%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    11 marked dangerous
  10. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics17.3%
  2. Suspension11.0%
  3. Brakes8.7%
  4. Tyres4.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks4.2%
  6. Steering3.3%
  7. Body & chassis3.3%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.2%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.4%

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: rear fog lamp: not working. 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 2012 Nissan Elgrand?

In 2024, 78.2% of 2012 Nissan Elgrand cars passed their MOT first time, across 335 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Nissan Elgrand?

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; rear fog lamp: missing. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Nissan Elgrand reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 122, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).