MOT reliability

Nissan Elarand

Q: Is the Nissan Elarand reliable?

Across 1 Nissan Elarand vehicles in our MOT data, 61% pass the MOT (a 39% failure rate), with about 3.0 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Nissan Elarand?

The typical Nissan Elarand in our data has covered around 180,320 miles.

1 vehicles · 23 completed MOT tests analysed

61%

MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Nissan Elarand vehicles and 23 completed MOT tests, the Nissan Elarand has an overall 61% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 180,320 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

6,559

Avg miles / year

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Nissan Elarand problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Nissan Elarand MOT tests:

Tyres, wheels & suspension44%
Other40%
Lamps & electrical14%
Brakes4%
Seatbelts & equipment3%
Steering1%
Visibility1%
Body & structure1%

Nissan Elarand pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
12	1	100%
13	2	50%
14	1	100%
15	1	100%
16	2	50%
17	1	100%
18	1	100%
19	1	100%
20	2	50%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Nissan Elarand MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan Elarand MOT tests:

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (5 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (3 times)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Offside Fuel cap is protruding from bodywork due to being bent. Benefit of doubt afforded to it for (presenting a sharp edge) (2 times)
Offside Rear Wheel arch seam corroded. (2 times)
Rear Bumper corners attached with tape (2 times)
Rear Seatbelts not due to presentation of vehicle (2 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (1 times)
rear tyres getting low (1 times)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) (1 times)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b) (1 times)

Nissan Elarand pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
1999	1	23	61%	180,320

Nissan Elarand reliability FAQ

Across 1 Nissan Elarand vehicles in our MOT data, 61% pass the MOT (a 39% failure rate), with about 3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Nissan Elarand MOT issues are: Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Nissan Elarand in our data has covered around 180,320 miles.

Compare the Nissan Elarand

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