2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Nissan Elgrand MOT pass rate and common faults

1,478 MOT tests in 2024. 71.0% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

125Well above average
Passed first time71.0%
Failed or needed repairs29.0%
Typical mileage at test77,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,478 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
    57 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    67 marked dangerous
  4. Position lamp: not working2.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.2%
    49 marked dangerous
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.2%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%
  8. Rear fog lamp: not working1.7%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.4%
  10. Anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics16.7%
  2. Suspension13.1%
  3. Brakes11.0%
  4. Tyres7.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.7%
  6. Body & chassis4.4%
  7. Seat belts & airbags2.1%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.6%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.3%

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 2008 Nissan Elgrand?

In 2024, 71.0% of 2008 Nissan Elgrand cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,478 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Nissan Elgrand?

The most common failure reasons were linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Nissan Elgrand reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 125, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).