MOT reliability
Nissan Elgard
2 vehicles · 25 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Nissan Elgard vehicles and 25 completed MOT tests, the Nissan Elgard has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 121,732 miles.
2
Vehicles
25
MOT tests
3,630
Avg miles / year
2.1
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Nissan Elgard problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Nissan Elgard MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension38%
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Brakes26%
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Other13%
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Emissions & nuisance11%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Body & structure4%
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Steering2%
Nissan Elgard pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (1), Petrol (1)
Most common Nissan Elgard MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan Elgard MOT tests:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test (2 times)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bold (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bold (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 215/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i)) (2 times)
Nissan Elgard pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 13 | 85% | 28,542 |
| 2001 | 1 | 12 | 58% | 214,923 |
Nissan Elgard reliability FAQ
Across 2 Nissan Elgard vehicles in our MOT data,
72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about
2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Nissan Elgard MOT issues are:
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)); Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)).
The typical Nissan Elgard in our data has covered around
121,732 miles.
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