Nissan X-Trail MOT Results

Registered in 2009
57.9% pass rate
from 2,209 tests in 2021
(9.3% worse than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan X-Trail is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Suspension (54% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 0.18% fail on Springs (97% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 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
    • 0.091% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.091% fail on Levelling valve (67 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.045% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.045% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.045% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.045% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 13% fail on Brakes (49% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 7.3% fail on Brake performance (56% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 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)
      • 3.5% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 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)
        • 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)
        • 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
      • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.41% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 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)
      • 0.81% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 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)
      • 0.36% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (38% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 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)
      • 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.5% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.045% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.14% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.091% fail on Cable
        • 0.045% fail on Lever
    • 2.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Parking brake control (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Lever (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 0.045% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.045% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.045% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.045% fail on Other components
  • 9.4% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 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
    • 0.14% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.14% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.045% fail on Steering play
      • 0.045% fail on Steering rack
  • 7.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (42% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 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)
    • 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)
    • 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)
    • 0.27% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.27% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.27% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.23% fail on Direction indicators (89% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 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)
    • 0.14% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.091% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 6.1% fail on Visibility
    • 3.4% fail on Wipers
    • 2.4% fail on Washers
    • 0.23% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.23% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.091% fail on View to rear
      • 0.091% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.045% fail on Bonnet
  • 6.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (38% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (46% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 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
      • 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
    • 0.091% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.091% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 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
  • 3.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (32% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Transmission
      • 1.9% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.9% fail on Joints
      • 0.23% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.23% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Exhaust system (68% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Doors
      • 0.091% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.091% fail on Door condition
      • 0.091% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.091% fail on Door condition
    • 0.091% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.045% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.045% fail on Sub-frame condition
      • 0.045% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.091% fail on Body
      • 0.045% fail on Body condition
      • 0.045% fail on Other body component
    • 0.091% fail on Undertray
    • 0.045% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.045% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.045% fail on Towbar
      • 0.045% fail on Other towbar components
  • 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)
    • 0.32% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.23% fail on Condition
      • 0.091% fail on Requirements
    • 0.045% fail on Airbags
      • 0.045% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.36% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.36% fail on Attachment
  • 0.27% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.27% fail on Registration plates
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