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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Nissan X Trail. Check any X Trail by registration number below.

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55.2%

Avg Pass Rate

-26.0%

vs Nissan Avg

3

Year Ranges

Below Average

Reliability

Nissan X Trail — MOT Reliability Overview

The Nissan X Trail has an average MOT pass rate of 55.2%, which is 26.0 percentage points below the Nissan brand average of 81.2%. This suggests the X Trail can be more maintenance-intensive than average. Pay close attention to the common failure points listed below if you are considering buying one.

Before buying a used Nissan X Trail, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Nissan X Trail performs at MOT across different model years.

2008

Based on 33 vehicles

54.5%Below Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Retest Rate

38.9%

2007

Based on 32 vehicles

46.9%Poor
Nissan average: 81.2%
Retest Rate

56.3%

0

Based on 103 vehicles

64.1%Below Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Mileage at 5yr

115k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

12.1%

Rear Nearside

6.1%

Rear Offside

6.1%

Other Nissan Models

Compare MOT reliability across Nissan models.

Nissan Skyline

92.4% pass rate

Nissan Patrol

74.5% pass rate

Nissan Vanette

41.8% pass rate

Nissan Qashqai (j10 )

93.3% pass rate

Nissan Serena

69.7% pass rate

Nissan Qashqai Tekna Dig-t Mhev

96.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Nissan X Trail

Nissan X Trail — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Nissan X Trail MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Nissan X Trail?
The average MOT pass rate for the Nissan X Trail is 55.2% compared to the Nissan average of 81.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Nissan X Trail?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Nissan X Trail reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 55.2%, the Nissan X Trail is rated as "Below Average" for reliability. This suggests more frequent issues — pay close attention to the common failures listed on this page when buying or maintaining this model.
How do I check the MOT history of a Nissan X Trail?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Nissan X Trail?
Typical mileage for the Nissan X Trail: 114,662 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used X Trail to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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