2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Nissan Elgrand MOT pass rate and common faults

1,018 MOT tests in 2024. 69.1% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

123Well above average
Passed first time69.1%
Failed or needed repairs30.9%
Typical mileage at test75,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,018 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.2%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
    39 marked dangerous
  4. Position lamp: not working2.8%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.6%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    45 marked dangerous
  7. Rear fog lamp: not working2.2%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.1%
    49 marked dangerous
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.9%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics17.7%
  2. Suspension15.5%
  3. Brakes9.7%
  4. Tyres7.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.9%
  7. Body & chassis3.5%
  8. Steering1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.7%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Nissan Elgrand?

In 2024, 69.1% of 2006 Nissan Elgrand cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,018 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Nissan Elgrand?

The most common failure reasons were linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Nissan Elgrand reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 123, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).