2006 Nissan Elgrand · 3,742 MOT tests
2006 Nissan Elgrand reliability
2006 Nissan Elgrands fail 26.8% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 18 Elgrand years (3,742 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Elgrands: 29%)
- 26.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Elgrands: 29%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 32% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 71,450
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,742
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- 2007 cars: 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Strong point: steering, 66% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Nissan Elgrand
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics12.5%
- Suspension9.3%
- Tyres5.1%
- Brakes5.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.9%
- Body, chassis and structure3.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 2.67%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 2.22%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.87%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.82%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
CV joint boot split or insecure 1.76%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Rear fog lamp not working 1.74%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.26%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.06%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.1%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.84%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.66%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (2.49%)
Other years
Every Nissan Elgrand year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Nissan Elgrand reliable?
2006 Nissan Elgrands fail 26.8% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 18 Elgrand years (3,742 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Nissan Elgrand MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (2.67% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (2.22% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.87% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Nissan Elgrand have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2006 Nissan Elgrand shows 71,450 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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