2016 Nissan Elgrand · 2,049 MOT tests
2016 Nissan Elgrand reliability
2016 Nissan Elgrands fail 41% of first MOT tests, 54% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 18 Elgrand years (2,049 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Elgrands: 29%)
- 41%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Elgrands: 29%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 54% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 102,132
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,049
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 33% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 63% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 18.4% of tests fail here (167% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Nissan Elgrand
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics21%
- Suspension18.4%
- Brakes14%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.8%
- Tyres6.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.4%
- Body, chassis and structure4.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Rear fog lamp not working 5.56%
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 4.44%
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 4.05%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 3.07%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.88%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Rear fog lamp not steady red 2.83%
A rear fog lamp that is not steady red can confuse following drivers, so the bulb or wiring needs checking.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.62%) · Brake pads wearing thin (12.25%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.93%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (6.05%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.12%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (4.2%)
Other years
Every Nissan Elgrand year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Nissan Elgrand reliable?
2016 Nissan Elgrands fail 41% of first MOT tests, 54% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 18 Elgrand years (2,049 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Nissan Elgrand MOT?
Most often rear fog lamp not working (5.56% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (4.44% of tests), position lamp not working (4.05% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Nissan Elgrand have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Nissan Elgrand shows 102,132 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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