2008 Nissan Elgrand · 5,358 MOT tests
2008 Nissan Elgrand reliability
2008 Nissan Elgrands fail 24.8% of first MOT tests, 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 18 Elgrand years (5,358 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Elgrands: 29%)
- 24.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Elgrands: 29%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 37% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 73,572
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,358
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- 2009 cars: 40% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 74% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Nissan Elgrand
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics11.6%
- Suspension8.2%
- Brakes5.9%
- Tyres4.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.5%
- Body, chassis and structure3.3%
- Seat belts and airbags1.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 2.18%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.9%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 1.85%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Rear fog lamp not working 1.64%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
CV joint boot split or insecure 1.42%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.33%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.32%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.16%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.06%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.61%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (1.81%)
Other years
Every Nissan Elgrand year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Nissan Elgrand reliable?
2008 Nissan Elgrands fail 24.8% of first MOT tests, 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 18 Elgrand years (5,358 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Nissan Elgrand MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (2.18% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.9% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Nissan Elgrand have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Nissan Elgrand shows 73,572 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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