2013 Nissan Elgrand · 1,268 MOT tests
2013 Nissan Elgrand reliability
2013 Nissan Elgrands fail 25.6% of first MOT tests, 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 18 Elgrand years (1,268 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Elgrands: 29%)
- 25.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Elgrands: 29%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 21% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 80,861
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,268
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 42% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 4.8% of tests fail here (43% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 57% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Nissan Elgrand
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics12.8%
- Suspension9.4%
- Brakes7.4%
- Body, chassis and structure4.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.9%
- Tyres2.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Rear fog lamp not working 3.15%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Position lamp not working 1.97%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 1.66%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.5%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.42%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 1.26%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.89%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.76%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (4.18%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (4.02%) · Wheel bearing slight play (4.02%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.86%)
Other years
Every Nissan Elgrand year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Nissan Elgrand reliable?
2013 Nissan Elgrands fail 25.6% of first MOT tests, 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 18 Elgrand years (1,268 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Nissan Elgrand MOT?
Most often rear fog lamp not working (3.15% of tests), position lamp not working (1.97% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (1.66% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Nissan Elgrand have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Nissan Elgrand shows 80,861 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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