Nissan X-Trail MOT Results
Registered in 200552.6% pass rate
from 6,528 tests in 2021
(7.0% worse than other 2005 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan X-Trail is unusually good or bad.
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23% fail on
Suspension
(35% worse than other 2005 cars)
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10% fail on
Suspension arms
(78% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 9.5% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.97% fail on Pins and bushes (64% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Suspension arm
- 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover (85% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.077% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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7.3% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(37% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Linkage ball joints (97% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Pins and bushes (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.90% fail on Ball joint (82% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Linkage
- 0.43% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
- 0.31% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (82% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover (77% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Anti-roll bar
- 0.092% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.031% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
- 4.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Springs
(53% better than other 2005 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Coil springs
(54% better than other 2005 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Coil spring (54% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Mounting
- 0.11% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Coil springs
(54% better than other 2005 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Wheel bearings (29% worse than other 2005 cars)
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0.70% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.51% fail on Sub-frame (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
- 0.046% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.031% fail on Pins and bushes
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0.63% fail on
Other suspension component
(61% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.58% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.015% fail on Other suspension component
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0.38% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.23% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.077% fail on Macpherson strut
- 0.077% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.015% fail on Ball joint
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0.092% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.061% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.015% fail on Suspension rod
- 0.015% fail on Ball joint
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10% fail on
Suspension arms
(78% worse than other 2005 cars)
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16% fail on
Brakes
(21% worse than other 2005 cars)
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10% fail on
Brake performance
(37% worse than other 2005 cars)
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5.2% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(25% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
- 1.5% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.077% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
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4.9% fail on
Service brake performance
(64% worse than other 2005 cars)
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4.6% fail on
Rbt
(59% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 4.2% fail on Service brake performance (69% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.67% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.26% fail on
Decelerometer
(7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Service brake performance (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.046% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.046% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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4.6% fail on
Rbt
(59% worse than other 2005 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Parking brake performance
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1.7% fail on
Rbt
- 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 0.077% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.092% fail on
Decelerometer
(2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.046% fail on Parking brake performance (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
- 0.015% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.031% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.015% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.015% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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1.7% fail on
Rbt
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1.00% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.93% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.84% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.17% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.031% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
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0.031% fail on
Plate brake tester (sp)
- 0.031% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.93% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.51% fail on Brake performance not tested
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5.2% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(25% worse than other 2005 cars)
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4.9% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(53% worse than other 2005 cars)
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3.4% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(65% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Brake pads (65% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.046% fail on Brake linings
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2.1% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(75% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Brake discs (72% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.061% fail on Brake drums (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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0.031% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
(86% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Cable
- 0.015% fail on Lever
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3.4% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(65% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
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0.54% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.54% fail on Lever
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0.51% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(65% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Anti-lock braking system (58% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.46% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.38% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.35% fail on Hand lever
- 0.046% fail on Pedal (75% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.031% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
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0.077% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.046% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.031% fail on Reservoirs
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0.077% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
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0.061% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 0.046% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (10 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Other braking system component
- 0.015% fail on Other components
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0.061% fail on
Prescribed areas
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10% fail on
Brake performance
(37% worse than other 2005 cars)
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12% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(47% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 5.2% fail on Exhaust system (81% worse than other 2005 cars)
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5.2% fail on
Transmission
(45% worse than other 2005 cars)
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4.9% fail on
Drive shafts
(45% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 4.8% fail on Joints (45% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Drive shaft
- 0.031% fail on Bearing housing (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Flexible couplings
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0.32% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.20% fail on Joints
- 0.077% fail on Prop shaft
- 0.046% fail on Flexible couplings
- 0.015% fail on Halfshafts
- 0.015% fail on Belts
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4.9% fail on
Drive shafts
(45% worse than other 2005 cars)
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1.00% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
(52% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.97% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (53% worse than other 2005 cars)
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0.031% fail on
Sub-frame
- 0.031% fail on Sub-frame condition
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0.80% fail on
Doors
(54% worse than other 2005 cars)
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0.57% fail on
Front passenger's door
(2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.55% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Catch
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0.17% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.15% fail on Door condition
- 0.015% fail on Catch
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0.061% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.061% fail on Door condition
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0.57% fail on
Front passenger's door
(2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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0.64% fail on
Chassis
(79% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.64% fail on Chassis condition (80% worse than other 2005 cars)
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0.52% fail on
Body
(93% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Panel (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Other body component
- 0.015% fail on Body condition
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0.32% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.077% fail on Tank
- 0.077% fail on Hose (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.077% fail on Pipe
- 0.061% fail on System
- 0.031% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (88% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Bumpers
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0.061% fail on
Cabs
- 0.061% fail on Prescribed areas
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0.046% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.031% fail on Bracket
- 0.015% fail on Engine mounting condition
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0.046% fail on
Seats
(76% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.015% fail on Driver's seat
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0.031% fail on
Towbar
- 0.031% fail on Other towbar components
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12% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(24% better than other 2005 cars)
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3.4% fail on
Headlamps
(35% better than other 2005 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Headlamp (32% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 3.3% fail on Stop lamp (19% better than other 2005 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (40% worse than other 2005 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Headlamp aim
(41% better than other 2005 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim (41% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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0.92% fail on
Electrical equipment
(45% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.58% fail on Battery(ies) (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Trailer electrical socket (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Horn (58% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.077% fail on Electrical wiring
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0.44% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(57% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.44% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(57% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.44% fail on Rear fog lamp (57% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Switch
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0.44% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(57% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.32% fail on
Direction indicators
(88% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.32% fail on
Flashing type
(88% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Individual direction indicators (88% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.077% fail on Side repeaters (91% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.031% fail on All direction indicators
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0.32% fail on
Flashing type
(88% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.092% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.092% fail on Position lamp
- 0.092% fail on Rear reflectors
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0.046% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.046% fail on Switch
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3.4% fail on
Headlamps
(35% better than other 2005 cars)
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8.9% fail on
Steering
(130% worse than other 2005 cars)
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8.3% fail on
Steering linkage components
(190% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 8.0% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Ball joint
- 0.21% fail on Locking devices (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Steering arm
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0.015% fail on
Rear wheel steering
- 0.015% fail on Components
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0.44% fail on
Steering gear
(37% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Steering rack (44% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.046% fail on Operation
- 0.015% fail on Steering box
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0.20% fail on
Power steering
- 0.077% fail on Operation
- 0.077% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.046% fail on Other components
- 0.015% fail on Pump
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0.092% fail on
Steering play
- 0.092% fail on Steering rack
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8.3% fail on
Steering linkage components
(190% worse than other 2005 cars)
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7.8% fail on
Visibility
- 4.3% fail on Wipers
- 3.6% fail on Washers
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0.17% fail on
View to rear
- 0.15% fail on Mirrors
- 0.015% fail on Indirect vision devices
- 0.092% fail on Bonnet
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0.092% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.092% fail on Windscreen
- 0.031% fail on Driver's view
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5.5% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(18% better than other 2005 cars)
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4.6% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(27% better than other 2005 cars)
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2.5% fail on
Compression ignition
(81% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (92% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.81% fail on Emissions not tested (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.061% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
- 0.046% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
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2.2% fail on
Spark ignition
(57% better than other 2005 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Catalyst emissions (52% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.97% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (64% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Emissions not tested (58% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Non catalyst emissions
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2.5% fail on
Compression ignition
(81% worse than other 2005 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Fluid leaks
(160% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 1.00% fail on Engine oil leaks (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Other leaks
- 0.046% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
- 0.031% fail on Transmission oil leaks
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0.015% fail on
Noise suppression
- 0.015% fail on Sound deadening material
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4.6% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(27% better than other 2005 cars)
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4.8% fail on
Tyres
(26% better than other 2005 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Tread depth (19% better than other 2005 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Condition (28% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.061% fail on Size/type (77% better than other 2005 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(21% better than other 2005 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Seat belts
(39% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Prescribed areas (51% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.58% fail on Condition
- 0.14% fail on Requirements (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Attachment
- 0.34% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (77% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.015% fail on
Airbags
- 0.015% fail on Drivers airbag
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1.9% fail on
Seat belts
(39% worse than other 2005 cars)
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0.55% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.55% fail on Registration plates
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0.47% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.44% fail on Attachment
- 0.031% fail on Condition
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Nissan X-Trail (2001 - 2007)
Excellent, honest vehicle, decent to drive on road and best in class off road. Better than original Freelander.