2010 Nissan Elgrand · 2,956 MOT tests
2010 Nissan Elgrand reliability
2010 Nissan Elgrands fail 19.8% of first MOT tests, 46% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 18 Elgrand years (2,956 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Elgrands: 29%)
- 19.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Elgrands: 29%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 46% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 73,651
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,956
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 40% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- 2011 cars: 38% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 59% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Nissan Elgrand
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics10.1%
- Suspension6.6%
- Brakes5.7%
- Tyres3.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.2%
- Body, chassis and structure2.6%
- Steering2.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Rear fog lamp not working 1.83%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Position lamp not working 1.79%
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 1.79%
A rear fog lamp the car must have is missing, so it is illegal to drive until one is fitted.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.76%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 1.66%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.22%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.71%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.21%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.74%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.81%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (2.77%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (2.57%)
Other years
Every Nissan Elgrand year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Nissan Elgrand reliable?
2010 Nissan Elgrands fail 19.8% of first MOT tests, 46% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 18 Elgrand years (2,956 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Nissan Elgrand MOT?
Most often rear fog lamp not working (1.83% of tests), position lamp not working (1.79% of tests), obligatory rear fog lamp missing (1.79% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Nissan Elgrand have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Nissan Elgrand shows 73,651 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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