Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2014 Nissan Elgrand?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2014 Nissan Elgrand?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2014 Nissan Elgrand?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2014 Nissan Elgrand reliable?

Based on MOT data from 132 vehicles, the 2014 Nissan Elgrand has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.9%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2014 Nissan Elgrand?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2014 Nissan Elgrand are: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (20.5% of vehicles), Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (18% of vehicles), Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (15.1% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2014 Nissan Elgrand?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Nissan Elgrand (2014)

132 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.9% first-time pass rate

2014 Nissan Elgrand

CarHunch analysed 132 real MOT records for the 2014 Nissan Elgrand. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.

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The 2014 Nissan Elgrand is a notably reliable MPV by UK standards, with a first-time pass rate of 93.9% — well ahead of the 80% national average — and only 6.1% of vehicles ever flagged with a dangerous defect, which is acceptably low. This is genuinely strong performance for a nine-year-old family vehicle.

At an average mileage of around 81,000 miles, these Elgrands are running below the typical wear-and-tear threshold for their age, suggesting they've been reasonably well looked after. The average 0.23 failures and 1.6 advisories per test mean most pass cleanly with only minor issues, so when shopping for one, a pre-purchase inspection should be straightforward — just confirm the service history is complete and check the bodywork for rust, which is the real long-term concern with Japanese MPVs of this age.

We have limited data for the 2014 Nissan Elgrand — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these cars have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

93.9%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

6.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.23

Over 2.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

75k

Middle half: 58k–98k

For context

These stats describe 132 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

What tends to go wrong

Based on 132 cars. % = share of cohort with at least one match (advisories + failures combined).

~1 in 6 Brake wear

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (20.5%) · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (18%)

💡 Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

~1 in 10 Tyre wear

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (15.1%) · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (14.1%) · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (13.7%) · …

💡 Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. A used-car inspection will confirm how much is left.

8.8% Suspension & steering

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (8.8%) · Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (8.3%) · Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (7.3%) · …

💡 Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

4.9% Lighting

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.9%)

💡 Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Before you buy a 2014 Nissan Elgrand

Based on MOT data from 132 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 6.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch →

Mileage Distribution

Most 2014 Nissan Elgrand vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

75,146

typical

58,100

low mileage

97,738

high mileage

Half of all 2014 Nissan Elgrand vehicles fall between 58,100 and 97,738 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 58,100 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 58,100–97,738 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2014 Nissan Elgrands sit.

⚠ Over 131,946 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.