2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Nissan Elgrand MOT pass rate and common faults

548 MOT tests in 2024. 65.7% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

77Well below average
Passed first time65.7%
Failed or needed repairs34.3%
Typical mileage at test89,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 548 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working3.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.3%
    31 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    20 marked dangerous
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.7%
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.6%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    24 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  8. Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light2.4%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.8%
  10. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics21.7%
  2. Suspension17.9%
  3. Brakes11.3%
  4. Tyres9.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks5.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.3%
  7. Body & chassis2.7%
  8. Steering1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.2%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.0%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.4%

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 2019 Nissan Elgrand?

In 2024, 65.7% of 2019 Nissan Elgrand cars passed their MOT first time, across 548 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Nissan Elgrand?

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: not working; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2019 Nissan Elgrand reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 77, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).