2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Nissan Elgrand MOT pass rate and common faults

552 MOT tests in 2024. 67.2% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

77Well below average
Passed first time67.2%
Failed or needed repairs32.8%
Typical mileage at test82,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 552 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.9%
  2. Rear fog lamp: not working4.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
    25 marked dangerous
  4. Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light2.9%
  5. Position lamp: not working2.9%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.7%
    25 marked dangerous
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    24 marked dangerous
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.2%
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.0%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics23.4%
  2. Suspension15.9%
  3. Brakes10.0%
  4. Tyres7.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.0%
  6. Body & chassis2.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.5%
  8. Steering2.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick15.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.9%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.6%

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 2021 Nissan Elgrand?

In 2024, 67.2% of 2021 Nissan Elgrand cars passed their MOT first time, across 552 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Nissan Elgrand?

The most common failure reasons were linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rear fog lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2021 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).