Nissan X-Trail MOT Results
Registered in 200957.9% pass rate
from 2,209 tests in 2021
(9.3% worse than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan X-Trail is unusually good or bad.
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23% fail on
Suspension
(54% worse than other 2009 cars)
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16% fail on
Suspension arms
(2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 12% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 4.7% fail on Pins and bushes (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Suspension arm (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.63% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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8.2% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(110% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 5.3% fail on Linkage ball joints (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Ball joint (200% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.95% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 0.45% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.14% fail on Linkage
- 0.091% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
- 0.045% fail on Anti-roll bar
- 0.045% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.045% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
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0.72% fail on
Other suspension component
(160% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.63% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.091% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.045% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.59% fail on Wheel bearings
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0.59% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.41% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Sub-frame
- 0.045% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
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0.18% fail on
Springs
(97% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Coil springs
(97% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Coil spring (98% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.045% fail on Mounting
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0.18% fail on
Coil springs
(97% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.091% fail on
Air/gas/fluid suspension
- 0.091% fail on Levelling valve (67 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.045% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.045% fail on Macpherson strut
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0.045% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.045% fail on Ball joint
- 0.045% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
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16% fail on
Suspension arms
(2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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13% fail on
Brakes
(49% worse than other 2009 cars)
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7.3% fail on
Brake performance
(56% worse than other 2009 cars)
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4.8% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(130% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 4.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.59% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.045% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
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3.5% fail on
Parking brake performance
(2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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3.2% fail on
Rbt
(2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.14% fail on
Decelerometer
(11 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Parking brake performance (43 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Plate brake tester
(4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.091% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.045% fail on Parking brake performance
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3.2% fail on
Rbt
(2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Service brake performance
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1.8% fail on
Rbt
- 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.41% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.091% fail on
Decelerometer
(5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.091% fail on Service brake performance (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Rbt
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0.81% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.72% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.50% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.27% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.091% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (17 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.72% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.36% fail on Brake performance not tested
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4.8% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(130% worse than other 2009 cars)
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4.1% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(38% worse than other 2009 cars)
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2.9% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(44% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Brake pads (45% worse than other 2009 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 1.5% fail on Brake discs
- 0.045% fail on Brake drums
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0.14% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.091% fail on Cable
- 0.045% fail on Lever
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2.9% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(44% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.91% fail on
Parking brake control
(130% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.91% fail on Lever (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.59% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.50% fail on Hand lever (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.091% fail on Pedal
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0.27% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 0.14% fail on Anti-lock braking system (75% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Electronic stability control
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0.23% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.18% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.045% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
- 0.18% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.045% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.045% fail on Brake fluid
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0.045% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.045% fail on Other components
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7.3% fail on
Brake performance
(56% worse than other 2009 cars)
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9.4% fail on
Steering
(2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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9.2% fail on
Steering linkage components
(3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 9.0% fail on Track rod end (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.045% fail on Drag link end
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0.14% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.14% fail on Steering rack
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0.045% fail on
Steering play
- 0.045% fail on Steering rack
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9.2% fail on
Steering linkage components
(3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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7.3% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(42% better than other 2009 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Headlamp aim
(31% better than other 2009 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.14% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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1.9% fail on
Headlamps
(40% better than other 2009 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Headlamp (54% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.54% fail on Headlamp levelling device (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 1.00% fail on Stop lamp (71% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.36% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.18% fail on Horn
- 0.091% fail on Trailer electrical socket (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.045% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.045% fail on Battery(ies)
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0.27% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.27% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.27% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.27% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.23% fail on
Direction indicators
(89% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.23% fail on
Flashing type
(89% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Side repeaters (81% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.091% fail on Individual direction indicators (92% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.23% fail on
Flashing type
(89% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.14% fail on Position lamp
- 0.091% fail on Rear reflectors
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2.2% fail on
Headlamp aim
(31% better than other 2009 cars)
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6.1% fail on
Visibility
- 3.4% fail on Wipers
- 2.4% fail on Washers
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0.23% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.23% fail on Windscreen
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0.091% fail on
View to rear
- 0.091% fail on Mirrors
- 0.045% fail on Bonnet
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6.1% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(38% worse than other 2009 cars)
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6.1% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(46% worse than other 2009 cars)
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4.8% fail on
Compression ignition
(2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 4.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.41% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
- 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested
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1.3% fail on
Spark ignition
(52% better than other 2009 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.045% fail on Non catalyst emissions
- 0.045% fail on Emissions not tested
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4.8% fail on
Compression ignition
(2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.091% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.091% fail on Engine oil leaks
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6.1% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(46% worse than other 2009 cars)
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4.5% fail on
Tyres
(27% better than other 2009 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Tread depth (30% better than other 2009 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Condition
- 0.091% fail on Size/type
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3.2% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(32% better than other 2009 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Transmission
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1.9% fail on
Drive shafts
- 1.9% fail on Joints
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0.23% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.23% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Drive shafts
- 0.63% fail on Exhaust system (68% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Doors
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0.091% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.091% fail on Door condition
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0.091% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.091% fail on Door condition
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0.091% fail on
Front passenger's door
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0.091% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
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0.045% fail on
Sub-frame
- 0.045% fail on Sub-frame condition
- 0.045% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
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0.045% fail on
Sub-frame
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0.091% fail on
Body
- 0.045% fail on Body condition
- 0.045% fail on Other body component
- 0.091% fail on Undertray
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0.045% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.045% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
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0.045% fail on
Towbar
- 0.045% fail on Other towbar components
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2.1% fail on
Transmission
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1.9% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(78% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 1.6% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.32% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.23% fail on Condition
- 0.091% fail on Requirements
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0.045% fail on
Airbags
- 0.045% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.36% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.36% fail on Attachment
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0.27% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.27% fail on Registration plates
Read the Honest John Review
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Nissan X-Trail (2007 - 2014)
Excellent drive on tarmac and very competent off road, large boot, plenty of standard equipment.