2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Nissan Elgrand MOT pass rate and common faults

773 MOT tests in 2024. 77.6% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

130Well above average
Passed first time77.6%
Failed or needed repairs22.4%
Typical mileage at test78,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 773 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
    38 marked dangerous
  2. Rear fog lamp: not working2.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    34 marked dangerous
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.8%
  5. Position lamp: not working1.4%
  6. Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light1.3%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    16 marked dangerous
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.3%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.2%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics16.0%
  2. Brakes8.3%
  3. Suspension8.3%
  4. Tyres5.4%
  5. Body & chassis3.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.8%
  8. Steering2.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.9%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.5%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.1%

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 2010 Nissan Elgrand?

In 2024, 77.6% of 2010 Nissan Elgrand cars passed their MOT first time, across 773 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Nissan Elgrand?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; rear fog lamp: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Nissan Elgrand reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 130, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).