Nissan X-Trail reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 138,529 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 138,529 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 83% of Nissan X-Trail cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 85% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in brakes and suspension.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the X-Trail tends to fail
Share of Nissan X-Trail cars aged 4 to 7 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on brakes, suspension. Holds up better than average on body & structure, lights & electrics.
Common questions
Is the Nissan X-Trail reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Nissan X-Trail is about average for its age: 83% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. Give brakes and suspension a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Nissan X-Trail?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Nissan X-Trail in 2024: up to 3 years, 90%; 4 to 7 years, 83%; 8 to 12 years, 71%; and 13 years and older, 52%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Nissan X-Trail MOT?
For Nissan X-Trail cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are suspension (17.1% of tests vs 10.4% fleet), steering (7.3% of tests vs 2.3% fleet), brakes (11.3% of tests vs 7.4% fleet).