Nissan Elgrand
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 25 years from 31,363 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
78%
Total Tests
31,363
Best Year
2012 (88%)
Years Covered
25
How reliable is the Nissan Elgrand?
Nissan Elgrand by Year
| 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 |
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About the Nissan Elgrand
The Nissan Elgrand has been tested 31,363 times in 2024 MOT data across 25 model years (1997 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 78%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as petrol and diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2012 model is the most reliable with a 88% pass rate from 889 tests. The 1997 model has the lowest at 63%. With a 25 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
The NISSAN ELGRAND has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 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.
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