2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Nissan Elgrand MOT pass rate and common faults

663 MOT tests in 2024. 73.3% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

125Well above average
Passed first time73.3%
Failed or needed repairs26.7%
Typical mileage at test77,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 663 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.9%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    26 marked dangerous
  4. Rear fog lamp: not working2.3%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.1%
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.1%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.0%
    22 marked dangerous
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    24 marked dangerous
  9. Position lamp: not working2.0%
  10. Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics17.3%
  2. Suspension12.4%
  3. Brakes10.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.2%
  5. Tyres5.9%
  6. Body & chassis3.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.6%
  8. Steering2.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.3%
  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 worn4.2%

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 2009 Nissan Elgrand?

In 2024, 73.3% of 2009 Nissan Elgrand cars passed their MOT first time, across 663 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Nissan Elgrand?

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

Is the 2009 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).