Nissan Elgrand reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Nissan Elgrand is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 112 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 195 of 442, and 31.6% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is position lamp (3.6% of tests).
Ranked 195 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 12,619 Nissan Elgrands aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 31.6% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Nissan Elgrand is 11% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 33.7% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
31.6%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
33.7%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
9,900
Typical age at test: 15 years
Nissan Elgrand MOT failure rate by age
Most common Nissan Elgrand MOT faults
- Position lamp: not working3.6% of tests
- Rear fog lamp: not working3.5% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4% of tests
- Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.8% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4% of tests
What the Nissan Elgrand fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 14.7% | About average |
| Suspension | 12.0% | About average |
| Brakes | 9.0% | About average |
| Tyres | 6.0% | ▼ 13% less often |
| Visibility | 5.1% | ▼ 12% less often |
| Body and structure | 3.8% | ▼ 25% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 3.6% | ▼ 21% less often |
| Steering | 1.9% | ▼ 25% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.1% | ▼ 22% less often |
| Wheels | 0.5% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
How much is road tax on a Nissan Elgrand?
Any Nissan Elgrand first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Nissan Elgrand reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the Nissan Elgrand is 11% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 112 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Nissan Elgrand?
The most common MOT fault is “Position lamp: not working”, found in 3.6% of tests.
›How much is road tax on a Nissan Elgrand?
Any Nissan Elgrand first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
›How many Nissan Elgrands fail their MOT?
31.6% of Nissan Elgrands aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 33.7% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Nissan Elgrand combined (Open Government Licence v3.0). How we calculate the league.