Is the Nissan Elgrand ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 12,788 MOT tests, around 76% of Nissan Elgrands still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 5% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 19%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 94% petrol. Every petrol Elgrand in the data (2002 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 76%
- Likely charged
- 5%
- Depends on the car
- 19%
- MOT tests analysed
- 12,788
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Elgrand ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Elgrands of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant560 tested | – |
| 2020 | Likely compliant623 tested | – |
| 2019 | Likely compliant566 tested | – |
| 2018 | Likely compliant524 tested | Likely compliant2 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant719 tested | Likely compliant6 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant592 tested | Likely compliant17 tested |
| 2015 | Likely compliant459 tested | Check exact car21 tested |
| 2014 | Likely compliant238 tested | Check exact car20 tested |
| 2013 | Likely compliant186 tested | Likely charged35 tested |
| 2012 | Likely compliant270 tested | Likely charged30 tested |
| 2011 | Likely compliant368 tested | Likely charged79 tested |
| 2010 | Likely compliant627 tested | Likely charged98 tested |
| 2009 | Likely compliant531 tested | Likely charged55 tested |
| 2008 | Likely compliant1,211 tested | Likely charged101 tested |
| 2007 | Likely compliant1,213 tested | Likely charged80 tested |
| 2006 | Likely compliant955 tested | Likely charged14 tested |
| 2005 | Check Euro standard1,114 tested | Likely charged3 tested |
| 2004 | Check Euro standard619 tested | Likely charged1 tested |
| 2003 | Check Euro standard372 tested | Likely charged1 tested |
| 2002 | Check Euro standard234 tested | Likely charged4 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Elgrand
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Petrol (94% of Elgrands tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Diesel (5% of Elgrands tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Elgrands from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (19% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Nissan can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Elgrands fare at the MOT too: see the Nissan Elgrand MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Nissan Elgrand for London: what the MOT data shows
The Nissan Elgrands in this data were first registered between 2002 and 2021. 2008 was the most common year, with 1,315 tests (10% of the total), and half were registered in 2009 or later.
Elgrands from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 69% of the time, at an average of 90,169 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 73% of the time with 86,590 miles on average, so check a compliant car's condition as carefully as an older one's.
On a budget, the oldest petrol Elgrands likely to comply are from 2006. 955 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 73% of the time and averaged 77,163 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Elgrand's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (7.6% of tests); suspension: "ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt" (4.6%); brakes: "less than 1.5 mm thick" (3.2%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 14.9% of tests.
Overall, 68% of Elgrands passed first time, slightly below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 88,962 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 12,788 first MOT tests of the Nissan Elgrand carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 12,788 MOT tests say about the Nissan Elgrand and London's ULEZ.
Is the Nissan Elgrand ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 76% of Elgrands on the road are likely compliant and 5% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Elgrand years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Elgrands first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Elgrand ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Elgrands from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Elgrand is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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