Nissan X-Trail MOT Results

Registered in 2011
62.1% pass rate
from 2,169 tests in 2021
(20% worse than other 2011 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan X-Trail is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Suspension (94% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 17% fail on Suspension arms (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 14% fail on Ball joint (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Pins and bushes (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Ball joint dust cover (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Suspension arm (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (95% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Ball joint (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.51% fail on Pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.23% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.092% fail on Linkage
    • 1.0% fail on Other suspension component (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Ball joint (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.60% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.046% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.046% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.046% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.046% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.046% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.046% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 13% fail on Brakes (86% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 7.1% fail on Brake performance (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 2.6% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 2.4% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.14% fail on Plate brake tester (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.092% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (9 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.046% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.046% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.046% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.83% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.78% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.55% fail on Service brake performance (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.046% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.28% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (62% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Brake linings and pads (89% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Brake pads (91% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Parking brake control (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Lever (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.32% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.18% fail on Pedal
    • 0.18% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.18% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.046% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.14% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.046% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.046% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.046% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.046% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 6.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (100% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Transmission (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Drive shafts (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 5.2% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Prop shafts (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Joints (9 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Exhaust system (75% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Doors
      • 0.14% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
      • 0.046% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.046% fail on Door condition
      • 0.046% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.046% fail on Door condition
    • 0.23% fail on Undertray (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.092% fail on Body
      • 0.092% fail on Other body component
  • 4.7% fail on Steering (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Steering linkage components (200% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.092% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.092% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.046% fail on Steering play
      • 0.046% fail on Steering rack
  • 4.7% fail on Visibility
    • 2.6% fail on Wipers
    • 2.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.092% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.092% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.046% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.1% fail on Tyres (30% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 2.1% fail on Tread depth (36% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Size/type
  • 3.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (63% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (54% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (49% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.97% fail on Headlamps (63% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Headlamp (72% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.60% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (63% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.37% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.37% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.28% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.14% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.092% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.046% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.23% fail on Stop lamp (90% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.23% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.18% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Position lamp
  • 1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (71% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.46% fail on Condition
      • 0.046% fail on Requirements
  • 1.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (59% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (57% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.41% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.32% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.14% fail on Spark ignition (91% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.092% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (88% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 0.32% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.28% fail on Attachment
    • 0.046% fail on Condition
  • 0.23% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.23% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.046% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.046% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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