2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Nissan Elgrand MOT pass rate and common faults

279 MOT tests in 2024. 66.7% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time66.7%
Failed or needed repairs33.3%
Typical mileage at test106,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 279 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working6.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.7%
    17 marked dangerous
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.6%
  4. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits3.2%
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.5%
  6. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.2%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.2%
  8. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.2%
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.2%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    13 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes24.7%
  2. Lights & electrics22.9%
  3. Suspension20.1%
  4. Emissions & leaks11.8%
  5. Body & chassis6.8%
  6. Tyres5.0%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.0%
  8. Steering2.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.0%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.2%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded7.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. 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 2014 Nissan Elgrand?

In 2024, 66.7% of 2014 Nissan Elgrand cars passed their MOT first time, across 279 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Nissan Elgrand?

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2014 Nissan Elgrand reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).