2012 Nissan Elgrand · 1,304 MOT tests
2012 Nissan Elgrand reliability
2012 Nissan Elgrands fail 19.4% of first MOT tests, 42% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 18 Elgrand years (1,304 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Elgrands: 29%)
- 19.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Elgrands: 29%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 42% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 75,196
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,304
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 38% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- 2013 cars: 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 51% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Nissan Elgrand
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics11.3%
- Suspension7.7%
- Brakes5.4%
- Tyres4.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.7%
- Steering2.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Rear fog lamp not working 3.3%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.53%
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 1.38%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Position lamp not working 1.38%
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 1.3%
A rear fog lamp the car must have is missing, so it is illegal to drive until one is fitted.
Rear fog lamp switch missing 1.23%
Without a working fog lamp switch, the fog lamps cannot be used properly, so the switch needs fitting or repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.44%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.52%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.45%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (3.99%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (3.53%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.76%)
Other years
Every Nissan Elgrand year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Nissan Elgrand reliable?
2012 Nissan Elgrands fail 19.4% of first MOT tests, 42% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 18 Elgrand years (1,304 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Nissan Elgrand MOT?
Most often rear fog lamp not working (3.3% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.53% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (1.38% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Nissan Elgrand have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Nissan Elgrand shows 75,196 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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