2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Nissan Elgrand MOT pass rate and common faults

484 MOT tests in 2024. 61.0% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

74Well below average
Passed first time61.0%
Failed or needed repairs39.0%
Typical mileage at test95,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 484 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working4.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.9%
    24 marked dangerous
  3. Position lamp: not working3.7%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.5%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    24 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.1%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.1%
    28 marked dangerous
  9. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.9%
  10. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics26.2%
  2. Suspension18.6%
  3. Brakes14.9%
  4. Tyres10.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks8.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.4%
  7. Body & chassis5.2%
  8. Steering2.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick15.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.2%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn5.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.8%

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 2018 Nissan Elgrand?

In 2024, 61.0% of 2018 Nissan Elgrand cars passed their MOT first time, across 484 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Nissan Elgrand?

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

Is the 2018 Nissan Elgrand reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 74, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).