2011 Nissan Elgrand · 1,914 MOT tests
2011 Nissan Elgrand reliability
2011 Nissan Elgrands fail 22.6% of first MOT tests, 38% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 18 Elgrand years (1,914 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Elgrands: 29%)
- 22.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Elgrands: 29%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 38% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 79,486
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,914
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 46% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- 2012 cars: 42% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 54% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Nissan Elgrand
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics10.9%
- Suspension7.9%
- Brakes6.9%
- Tyres4%
- Body, chassis and structure3.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.8%
- Steering2.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 2.09%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 2.09%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Rear fog lamp not working 1.46%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.46%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Obligatory rear fog lamp missing 1.41%
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 1.36%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Brake pads wearing thin (7.26%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (7%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.07%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (4.08%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (3.34%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.13%)
Other years
Every Nissan Elgrand year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Nissan Elgrand reliable?
2011 Nissan Elgrands fail 22.6% of first MOT tests, 38% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 18 Elgrand years (1,914 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Nissan Elgrand MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (2.09% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (2.09% of tests), rear fog lamp not working (1.46% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Nissan Elgrand have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Nissan Elgrand shows 79,486 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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