2020 Nissan Elgrand · 1,177 MOT tests
2020 Nissan Elgrand reliability
2020 Nissan Elgrands fail 35.9% of first MOT tests, 69% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 18 Elgrand years (1,177 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Elgrands: 29%)
- 35.9%
- 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 3
- 87,439
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,177
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 52% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- 2021 cars: 50% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 14.1% of tests fail here (403% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Nissan Elgrand
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics14.4%
- Suspension14.1%
- Brakes11.1%
- Tyres9.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.6%
- Body, chassis and structure3.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 3.31%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.89%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.8%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.8%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Rear fog lamp not working 2.63%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.46%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.46%) · Brake pads wearing thin (12.49%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.01%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.57%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.06%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (2.55%)
Other years
Every Nissan Elgrand year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Nissan Elgrand reliable?
2020 Nissan Elgrands fail 35.9% of first MOT tests, 69% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 18 Elgrand years (1,177 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Nissan Elgrand MOT?
Most often anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (3.31% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.89% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.8% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Nissan Elgrand have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Nissan Elgrand shows 87,439 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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