2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Nissan Elgrand MOT pass rate and common faults

564 MOT tests in 2024. 57.1% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

74Well below average
Passed first time57.1%
Failed or needed repairs42.9%
Typical mileage at test106,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 564 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working6.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.9%
    33 marked dangerous
  3. Position lamp: not working3.7%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%
  5. Wheel bearings: has excessive play3.2%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.2%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.2%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.0%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    31 marked dangerous
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics33.2%
  2. Suspension25.2%
  3. Brakes22.2%
  4. Emissions & leaks14.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.0%
  6. Tyres7.6%
  7. Body & chassis4.8%
  8. Steering2.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick16.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.0%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.7%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.6%

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 2016 Nissan Elgrand?

In 2024, 57.1% of 2016 Nissan Elgrand cars passed their MOT first time, across 564 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 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 2016 Nissan Elgrand reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 74, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).