MOT reliability
Nissan Ellgrand highway star
5 vehicles · 46 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Nissan Ellgrand highway star vehicles and 46 completed MOT tests, the Nissan Ellgrand highway star has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 94,421 miles.
5
Vehicles
46
MOT tests
7,763
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
12%
Dangerous-fault share
Nissan Ellgrand highway star problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Nissan Ellgrand highway star MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension36%
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Brakes22%
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Other17%
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Lamps & electrical16%
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Steering7%
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Visibility3%
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Identification & plates3%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
Nissan Ellgrand highway star pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 2 | 50% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 4 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 100% |
| 18 | 4 | 75% |
| 19 | 6 | 50% |
| 20 | 6 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4), LPG (1)
Most common Nissan Ellgrand highway star MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan Ellgrand highway star MOT tests:
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (6 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (4 times)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (2 times)
- Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
Nissan Ellgrand highway star pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 96,389 |
| 2005 | 1 | 12 | 75% | 110,850 |
| 2004 | 1 | 11 | 73% | 78,561 |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 55,230 |
| 2002 | 1 | 14 | 64% | 131,075 |
Nissan Ellgrand highway star reliability FAQ
Across 5 Nissan Ellgrand highway star vehicles in our MOT data,
72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about
1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Nissan Ellgrand highway star MOT issues are:
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) .
The typical Nissan Ellgrand highway star in our data has covered around
94,421 miles.
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