2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Nissan Elgrand MOT pass rate and common faults

674 MOT tests in 2024. 60.5% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

76Well below average
Passed first time60.5%
Failed or needed repairs39.5%
Typical mileage at test103,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 674 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.0%
    42 marked dangerous
  2. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.0%
  3. Rear fog lamp: not working3.9%
  4. Position lamp: not working3.7%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.6%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.5%
  7. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.5%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.4%
  9. Wheel bearings: rough when rotated2.2%
  10. Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light2.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics27.2%
  2. Suspension22.8%
  3. Brakes18.8%
  4. Emissions & leaks9.9%
  5. Body & chassis5.6%
  6. Tyres5.6%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.0%
  8. Steering3.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.9%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine4.9%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.9%

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: 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 2017 Nissan Elgrand?

In 2024, 60.5% of 2017 Nissan Elgrand cars passed their MOT first time, across 674 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Nissan Elgrand?

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

Is the 2017 Nissan Elgrand reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 76, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).