Nissan MOT statistics

Nissan Elgrand MOT pass rate

Across 13,994 MOTs in 2025, the Elgrand failed first time 33.0% of the time, counting those repaired during the test. That is 5.3 points above the 27.7% average across all cars and light vans tested, because these vehicles were older than the average vehicle tested, and older vehicles fail more often.

Clean first-time passes: 67.0%
Failed first time: 33.0%
Tests in 2025: 13,994

Fail rate by age

How the Elgrand holds up as it gets older, with the typical mileage on the clock at each test.

Age at test	Tests	Initial fail rate	Typical mileage
15 years	840	26.4%	85,648 mi
16 years	801	27.1%	80,971 mi
17 years	1,655	28.8%	84,247 mi
18 years	1,604	30.7%	86,979 mi
19 years	1,207	33.0%	85,061 mi
20 years	1,427	35.9%	92,177 mi

What an Elgrand fails on

Defects recorded at 2025 tests, by inspection category.

Category	Share of defects
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment	26.5%
Suspension	23.2%
Brakes	15.5%
Tyres	10.2%
Body, chassis, structure	6.7%
Visibility	6.4%
Noise, emissions and leaks	6.2%
Steering	3.0%

From the average to the actual car

Statistics describe the herd. The Elgrand in the advert is one animal, with its own service record, its own advisories and its own story, and that's the thing to check before money moves.

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Other Nissan models

Nissan Qashqai: 31.0% failed first time
Nissan Juke: 30.2% failed first time
Nissan Micra: 36.6% failed first time
Nissan Note: 36.9% failed first time
Nissan X-Trail: 30.5% failed first time
Nissan Navara: 33.0% failed first time

Contains DVSA anonymised MOT testing data © Crown copyright, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Elgrand MOT: common questions

What is the Nissan Elgrand MOT pass rate?

In 2025, 67.0% of Nissan Elgrand MOTs were clean first-time passes. The other 33.0% failed or needed a defect fixed during the visit, measured across 13,994 official DVSA test results.

What does an Elgrand fail its MOT on most?

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment topped the list for the Nissan Elgrand in 2025, followed by suspension and brakes. The pattern is worth knowing before a viewing: check those areas yourself and read the car's own MOT history for repeat advisories.

Is an Elgrand reliable?

These figures measure how well the Nissan Elgrand arrives at its MOT, which reflects both the vehicle and how it's been kept. The MOT never tests the gearbox, clutch or electronics, so treat the rate as one signal and the specific car's history and condition as the deciding ones.