2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Nissan Elgrand MOT pass rate and common faults

1,417 MOT tests in 2024. 70.9% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

124Well above average
Passed first time70.9%
Failed or needed repairs29.1%
Typical mileage at test79,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,417 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.7%
    71 marked dangerous
  2. Position lamp: not working3.1%
  3. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.9%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.3%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%
  6. Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light1.8%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    45 marked dangerous
  8. Rear fog lamp: not working1.6%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    32 marked dangerous
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics17.9%
  2. Suspension12.9%
  3. Brakes11.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks4.7%
  6. Tyres4.4%
  7. Body & chassis4.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.7%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.0%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2007 Nissan Elgrand?

In 2024, 70.9% of 2007 Nissan Elgrand cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,417 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Nissan Elgrand?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; position lamp: not working; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Nissan Elgrand reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 124, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).