2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Nissan X-Trail MOT pass rate and common faults

2,339 MOT tests in 2024. 87.4% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time87.4%
Failed or needed repairs12.6%
Typical mileage at test24,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,339 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.8%
    153 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  5. Headlamp aim: too high0.8%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.7%
    30 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.7%
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.5%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes6.8%
  2. Lights & electrics2.7%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.3%
  4. Tyres2.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.4%
  7. Suspension0.3%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick17.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.4%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.6%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2021 Nissan X-Trail?

In 2024, 87.4% of 2021 Nissan X-Trail cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,339 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Nissan X-Trail?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2021 Nissan X-Trail reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 100, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).