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NISSAN ELGRAND Uncommon
As of 2026 Q1, 1,425 NISSAN ELGRANDs remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2021 Q4. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 501 (54.2%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Uncommon — a few thousand still about (1,425).
Rarer than 31% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
Trend
About the ELGRAND
The Nissan Elgrand (Japanese: 日産・エルグランド, Hepburn: Nissan Erugurando) is a minivan manufactured by Nissan Shatai for Nissan since 1997, available in fourth generations, with model codes E50 (1997–2002), E51 (2002–2010), E52 (2010–present), and E53 (2026–present). The E50 Elgrand was also configured and produced as a light commercial vehicle from 1998 to 2017. The Elgrand's main competitors are the Toyota Alphard/Vellfire, and the Honda Odyssey.
NISSAN ELGRAND — questions & answers
How many NISSAN ELGRAND are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 1,425 NISSAN ELGRAND were still registered in the UK — 1,264 licensed and on the road, plus 161 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the NISSAN ELGRAND rare?
The NISSAN ELGRAND is uncommon, with 1,425 still about, making it rarer than 31% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the NISSAN ELGRAND increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of NISSAN ELGRAND on UK roads rose by 501 (54.2%).
What fuel do most NISSAN ELGRAND use?
Most NISSAN ELGRAND run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the NISSAN ELGRAND peak?
The NISSAN ELGRAND peaked at 1,425 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2021 Q4.