MOT reliability
Nissan Ellgrand
14 vehicles · 165 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 14 Nissan Ellgrand vehicles and 165 completed MOT tests, the Nissan Ellgrand has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 142,526 miles.
14
Vehicles
165
MOT tests
9,117
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share
Nissan Ellgrand problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Nissan Ellgrand MOT tests:
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Other45%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension29%
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Brakes13%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Steering4%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Body & structure2%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Nissan Ellgrand pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 57% |
| 2 | 5 | 80% |
| 3 | 4 | 75% |
| 4 | 5 | 80% |
| 5 | 5 | 80% |
| 6 | 5 | 80% |
| 7 | 4 | 50% |
| 8 | 5 | 80% |
| 9 | 4 | 100% |
| 10 | 5 | 60% |
| 11 | 4 | 50% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 6 | 83% |
| 14 | 8 | 88% |
| 15 | 11 | 82% |
| 16 | 9 | 78% |
| 17 | 11 | 82% |
| 18 | 11 | 73% |
| 19 | 10 | 80% |
| 20 | 9 | 78% |
Fuel types: Petrol (10), Diesel (3), LPG (1)
Most common Nissan Ellgrand MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan Ellgrand MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (8 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (8 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
Nissan Ellgrand pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 13 | 85% | 156,502 |
| 2015 | 1 | 10 | 70% | 189,154 |
| 2013 | 1 | 13 | 77% | 193,410 |
| 2006 | 1 | 20 | 60% | 110,478 |
| 2005 | 2 | 24 | 75% | 151,117 |
| 2004 | 2 | 21 | 62% | 215,881 |
| 2003 | 1 | 10 | 90% | 87,723 |
| 2002 | 3 | 33 | 88% | 73,151 |
| 2001 | 1 | 15 | 73% | 124,150 |
| 1999 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 180,509 |
Nissan Ellgrand reliability FAQ
Across 14 Nissan Ellgrand vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Nissan Ellgrand MOT issues are:
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)); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Nissan Ellgrand in our data has covered around
142,526 miles.
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