2018 Nissan Elgrand · 1,764 MOT tests
2018 Nissan Elgrand reliability
2018 Nissan Elgrands fail 37.5% of first MOT tests, 69% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 18 Elgrand years (1,764 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Elgrands: 29%)
- 37.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Elgrands: 29%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 69% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 90,484
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,764
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 63% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 52% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 5.6% of tests fail here (350% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Nissan Elgrand
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics17.6%
- Suspension13%
- Brakes10%
- Tyres8%
- Body, chassis and structure5.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Rear fog lamp not working 3.74%
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 3.74%
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 3.63%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
CV joint boot split or insecure 2.78%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.78%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.66%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.06%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.96%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.64%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.25%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (3.68%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.63%)
Other years
Every Nissan Elgrand year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Nissan Elgrand reliable?
2018 Nissan Elgrands fail 37.5% of first MOT tests, 69% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 18 Elgrand years (1,764 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Nissan Elgrand MOT?
Most often rear fog lamp not working (3.74% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.74% of tests), position lamp not working (3.63% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Nissan Elgrand have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Nissan Elgrand shows 90,484 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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