2017 Nissan Elgrand · 2,515 MOT tests
2017 Nissan Elgrand reliability
2017 Nissan Elgrands fail 39.2% of first MOT tests, 63% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 18 Elgrand years (2,515 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Elgrands: 29%)
- 39.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Elgrands: 29%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 63% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 97,981
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,515
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 54% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 69% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 4.8% of tests fail here (196% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Nissan Elgrand
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics18.6%
- Suspension15.4%
- Brakes12.7%
- Tyres6.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.9%
- Body, chassis and structure4.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 4.06%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Rear fog lamp not working 4.02%
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 3.78%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 3.22%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Rear fog lamp not steady red 2.94%
A rear fog lamp that is not steady red can confuse following drivers, so the bulb or wiring needs checking.
CV joint boot split or insecure 2.86%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.38%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.49%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.98%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.89%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.94%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (3.82%)
Other years
Every Nissan Elgrand year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Nissan Elgrand reliable?
2017 Nissan Elgrands fail 39.2% of first MOT tests, 63% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 18 Elgrand years (2,515 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Nissan Elgrand MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (4.06% of tests), rear fog lamp not working (4.02% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.78% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Nissan Elgrand have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Nissan Elgrand shows 97,981 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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