2009 Nissan Elgrand · 2,401 MOT tests
2009 Nissan Elgrand reliability
2009 Nissan Elgrands fail 22.7% of first MOT tests, 40% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 18 Elgrand years (2,401 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Elgrands: 29%)
- 22.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Elgrands: 29%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 40% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 72,000
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,401
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 46% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 74% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Nissan Elgrand
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics10.9%
- Suspension7.9%
- Brakes6%
- Tyres4.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.6%
- Body, chassis and structure2.4%
- Steering1.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Rear fog lamp not working 2.12%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 2%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.67%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.58%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 1.58%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Obligatory rear fog lamp missing 1.58%
A rear fog lamp the car must have is missing, so it is illegal to drive until one is fitted.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.5%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.83%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.29%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.75%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.46%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (1.83%)
Other years
Every Nissan Elgrand year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Nissan Elgrand reliable?
2009 Nissan Elgrands fail 22.7% of first MOT tests, 40% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 18 Elgrand years (2,401 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Nissan Elgrand MOT?
Most often rear fog lamp not working (2.12% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (2% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.67% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Nissan Elgrand have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Nissan Elgrand shows 72,000 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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