MOT reliability
Nissan Elgrade
2 vehicles · 39 completed MOT tests analysed
59%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Nissan Elgrade vehicles and 39 completed MOT tests, the Nissan Elgrade has an overall 59% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 153,028 miles.
2
Vehicles
39
MOT tests
8,116
Avg miles / year
2.9
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Nissan Elgrade problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Nissan Elgrade MOT tests:
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Other48%
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Brakes15%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension14%
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Steering10%
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Body & structure10%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
Nissan Elgrade pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 50% |
| 2 | 3 | 67% |
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 4 | 50% |
| 5 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 6 | 50% |
| 8 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 4 | 50% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 3 | 33% |
Fuel types: Diesel (1), LPG (1)
Most common Nissan Elgrade MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan Elgrade MOT tests:
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (5 times)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) (4 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (3 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight oil leak (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Nissan Elgrade pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 19 | 58% | 189,502 |
| 2006 | 1 | 20 | 60% | 116,555 |
Nissan Elgrade reliability FAQ
Across 2 Nissan Elgrade vehicles in our MOT data,
59% pass the MOT (a 41% failure rate), with about
2.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Nissan Elgrade MOT issues are:
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)); Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b); Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7).
The typical Nissan Elgrade in our data has covered around
153,028 miles.
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