Nissan Elgrand MOT Pass Rates and Running Costs by Year

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 25 model years from 31,363 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

78%

Total Tests

31,363

Highest Pass Rate

2012 (88%)

Years Covered

About the Nissan Elgrand

The Nissan Elgrand was MOT tested 31,363 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 25 model years (1997 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 78%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol and diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2012 model has the highest pass rate at 88% from 889 tests. The 2001 model has the lowest at 69%. With a 19 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The Nissan Elgrand has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 0 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1997) averages 132,291 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 85,586 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

What the Nissan Elgrand fails its MOT on most

Of 4,563 MOT tests on the Nissan Elgrand that failed at the first attempt in 2025 (DVSA data), the share that failed on each area:

46%
Lights and electrics
Same age: 43%
38%
Suspension
Same age: 35%
28%
Brakes
Same age: 26%

Nissan Elgrand reliability, common problems and years to avoid

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 3500cc)

£1,958

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£500

Total per year£2,713

Per month£226/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Nissan Elgrand?

vs average of all models-4% (82% avg)

vs Nissan brand average-3% (81% avg)

Best to worst year spread19 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

Nissan Elgrand by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	78%	1,200	85,586 mi
2020	75%	1,283	94,341 mi
2019	77%	1,055	93,209 mi
2018	74%	1,024	100,903 mi
2017	74%	1,418	107,416 mi
2016	70%	1,161	111,139 mi
2015	74%	906	113,591 mi
2014	80%	643	102,225 mi
2013	85%	870	84,821 mi
2012	88%	889	81,269 mi
2011	86%	1,309	86,045 mi
2010	86%	2,008	80,709 mi
2009	85%	1,643	74,175 mi
2008	84%	3,599	80,342 mi
2007	84%	3,622	80,586 mi
2006	81%	2,479	77,312 mi
2005	81%	2,688	86,787 mi
2004	78%	1,455	87,390 mi
2003	76%	965	94,747 mi
2002	77%	654	100,061 mi
2001	69%	140	84,961 mi
2000	78%	103	111,995 mi
1999	73%	102	116,236 mi
1998	68%	99	126,254 mi
1997	63%	48	132,291 mi

Questions about the Nissan Elgrand

Is the Nissan Elgrand reliable?

Across its 25 model years in our data (1997 to 2021), the Nissan Elgrand averages a 78% MOT pass rate, from 31,363 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 4 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2012 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 88%.

Which year Nissan Elgrand has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2012 Nissan Elgrand has the highest MOT pass rate at 88%, while the 2001 model has the lowest at 69%, a 19 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.