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Nissan Elgrand reliability by build year

Coverage 1997-20223 named generationsMPVPETROL / DIESEL

We've only got 511 MOT tests for Nissan Elgrands built around 2018 (7 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.

At a glance

Nissan Elgrand built around 2018: fails its MOT more often than average

Nissan Elgrands built around 2018 fail their MOT more often than similar cars the same age. Look closely at the tyres on any car you view.

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Key figure

30% of MOT tests on Nissan Elgrands built around 2018 ended in a fail (retests included), against 22% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Nissan Elgrands built around 2018 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Nissan Elgrand's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Independent inspection

High priority

Have an independent specialist inspect the car before you commit.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Elgrand's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Elgrand E52 (3rd gen)

E52 (3rd gen) (2010-2022)

Poor
PETROL

29.8% fail rate, built around 2018 (7 years old)

Likely between 25.9% and 33.8%

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

From 511 MOT tests at this ageView details →
E

E51 (2nd gen) (2002-2009)

Excellent
PETROL

23.1% fail rate, built around 2008 (17 years old)

Fails less often than the average car this age (about 3 in 10 MOTs, 31.2%)

From 2,345 MOT tests at this ageView details →
E

E50 (1st gen) (1997-2001)

Poor
PETROLDIESEL

37.2% fail rate, built before 2000 (over 25 years old)

Likely between 32.2% and 42.5%

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 4 MOTs, 25.2%)

From 336 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Nissan Elgrand.

See every build year for the Nissan Elgrand

Side-by-side

Nissan Elgrand generations compared

Each generation is shown at 7 years old if it has at least 100 MOT tests at that age. If not, or if its cars are too new to be 7, it's shown at another age. We try ages close to 7 first. Newer generations have fewer years of data.

GenerationRatingFail rate
E52 (3rd gen) (2010-2022)
Poor
Poor29.8%likely between 25.9% and 33.8%built around 2018 (7 years old)from 511 MOT tests at this age
E51 (2nd gen) (2002-2009)
Excellent
Excellent23.1%built around 2008 (17 years old)from 2,345 MOT tests at this age
E50 (1st gen) (1997-2001)
Poor
Poor37.2%likely between 32.2% and 42.5%built before 2000 (over 25 years old)from 336 MOT tests at this age

Each row is one generation of the Elgrand, shown at the age printed under its fail rate. So rows can be different ages. Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail, retests included. A rating is given only when there are enough tests to place the fail rate in one rating band with 95% confidence.

By age

Nissan Elgrand fail rate by age

This chart combines every Nissan Elgrand ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
18126.0%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
63828.2%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
49926.9%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
45928.5%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
51129.8%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
52930.4%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
42627.9%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
31125.1%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
30118.3%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
34518.6%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
51117.6%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
85421.4%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
91121.2%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
1,40222.7%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
2,34523.1%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
1,76125.3%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
1,86427.5%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
1,56628.0%
21 yearsbuilt around 2004
88828.1%
22 yearsbuilt around 2003
69131.0%
23 yearsbuilt around 2002
18129.3%
24 yearsbuilt around 2001
13340.6%
25+ yearsbuilt 2000 or earlier
33637.2%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 24 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 7-year-old Nissan Elgrands

These issues come from 7-year-old Nissan Elgrands, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelNot much data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    27.0%
    Advisory: 237Fail: 14 (6% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    19.0%
    Advisory: 130Fail: 39 (23% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    15.5%
    Advisory: 85Fail: 18 (17% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    10.6%
    Advisory: 74Fail: 1 (1% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Oil leak, but not excessive

    9.0%
    Advisory: 48Fail: 1 (2% of the times it was found)

Based on 511 MOT tests on 7-year-old Nissan Elgrands, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 7-year-old Nissan Elgrands notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelEnough data
  1. Brakes + Tyres32%
  2. Suspension + Tyres31%
  3. Brakes + Suspension27%
  4. Lighting + Suspension25%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 270 MOT tests on Nissan Elgrand cars built around 2018 (7 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Nissan Elgrand.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

DVSA's recall list has no recalls filed under the Nissan Elgrand name. For the exact car, check with the maker or GOV.UK's recall checker.

Like-for-like

Other people carriers to compare

Other people carriers to compare

  1. 1

    Kia Venga

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    11.8%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.7%
    Dangerous
    3.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96.8%

    Lower fail rate: 11.8%, against 29.7% for the Nissan Elgrand, both built around 2018.

    5,255 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    Hyundai ix20

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    12.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1%
    Dangerous
    4.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    95.4%

    Lower fail rate: 12.5%, against 29.7% for the Nissan Elgrand, both built around 2018.

    3,239 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    Mercedes-Benz B-Class

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    15.4%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.1%
    Dangerous
    5.5%

    Lower fail rate: 15.4%, against 29.7% for the Nissan Elgrand, both built around 2018.

    6 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    5,267 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  4. 4

    Volkswagen Sharan

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    15%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.9%
    Dangerous
    5.9%
    Still registered at 10 years
    89.2%

    Lower fail rate: 15.0%, against 29.7% for the Nissan Elgrand, both built around 2018.

    6 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    4,091 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Nissan Elgrand across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably more often than typical for this age. It has the highest fail rate of the 9 Nissan models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age. This is based on 511 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Nissan Elgrand ever sold: 17,643 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2018 (7 years old): 511 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.