Nissan Elgrand Highway Star Auto
From 346 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, front or rear fog lamp switch inoperative or not operating in accordance with the requirements and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 10 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 10 |
| front or rear fog lamp switch inoperative or not operating in accordance with the requirements | 8 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 8 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 5 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 4 |
| a suspension component missing, likely to become detached or directional stability impaired | 3 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 3 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 3 |
| headlamp aim unable to be tested | 3 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 28% of Elgrand Highway Star Auto failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £74.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 85.9% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, front or rear fog lamp switch inoperative or not operating in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Elgrand Highway Star Autos tested had between 59,380 and 67,069 miles on the clock.
At 62,064 median miles, the Elgrand Highway Star Auto has 0.027 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Nissan models
| Nissan Qashqai | 76.1% |
| Nissan Juke | 75.3% |
| Nissan Micra | 71.2% |
| Nissan Note | 70.9% |
| Nissan Navara | 77% |
Common questions
What is the Nissan Elgrand Highway Star Auto MOT pass rate?
The Nissan Elgrand Highway Star Auto has a 83.2% MOT pass rate based on 346 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Nissan Elgrand Highway Star Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Nissan Elgrand Highway Star Auto is an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 10 failures. Other common issues include front or rear fog lamp switch inoperative or not operating in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Nissan Elgrand Highway Star Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Nissan Elgrand Highway Star Auto is 62,064 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 59,380 and 67,069 miles.
Buying a used Elgrand Highway Star Auto?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 83.2% pass rate and an average repair bill of £74 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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