2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Nissan Elgrand MOT pass rate and common faults

613 MOT tests in 2024. 62.8% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

72Well below average
Passed first time62.8%
Failed or needed repairs37.2%
Typical mileage at test89,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 613 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed4.1%
    45 marked dangerous
  3. Rear fog lamp: not working3.9%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.8%
    37 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.6%
    35 marked dangerous
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.4%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%
  8. Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light2.6%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.4%
  10. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics20.4%
  2. Suspension20.2%
  3. Brakes13.9%
  4. Tyres11.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.5%
  6. Body & chassis4.4%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.8%
  8. Steering2.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick17.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.4%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.6%

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: linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2020 Nissan Elgrand?

In 2024, 62.8% of 2020 Nissan Elgrand cars passed their MOT first time, across 613 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Nissan Elgrand?

The most common failure reasons were linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; rear fog lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2020 Nissan Elgrand reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 72, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).