2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Nissan Elgrand MOT pass rate and common faults

491 MOT tests in 2024. 75.6% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

122Well above average
Passed first time75.6%
Failed or needed repairs24.4%
Typical mileage at test84,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 491 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    13 marked dangerous
  3. Rear fog lamp: not working2.0%
  4. Position lamp: not working1.8%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value1.6%
    11 marked dangerous
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.6%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.4%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    13 marked dangerous
  9. Rear fog lamp: missing1.2%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics15.5%
  2. Suspension13.2%
  3. Brakes12.8%
  4. Body & chassis4.3%
  5. Tyres4.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.4%
  8. Steering2.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.0%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.9%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.7%

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: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. 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 2011 Nissan Elgrand?

In 2024, 75.6% of 2011 Nissan Elgrand cars passed their MOT first time, across 491 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Nissan Elgrand?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; rear fog lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Nissan Elgrand reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 122, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).