2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Nissan Elgrand MOT pass rate and common faults

450 MOT tests in 2024. 60.7% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

83Well below average
Passed first time60.7%
Failed or needed repairs39.3%
Typical mileage at test111,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 450 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working6.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.7%
    22 marked dangerous
  3. Position lamp: not working3.6%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.3%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.1%
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.1%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.9%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.9%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.7%
    17 marked dangerous
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    18 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics29.6%
  2. Brakes22.9%
  3. Suspension22.2%
  4. Emissions & leaks10.4%
  5. Tyres8.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.9%
  7. Body & chassis5.6%
  8. Steering3.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.2%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.4%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn5.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rear fog lamp: not working. 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 2015 Nissan Elgrand?

In 2024, 60.7% of 2015 Nissan Elgrand cars passed their MOT first time, across 450 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Nissan Elgrand?

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

Is the 2015 Nissan Elgrand reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 83, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).