2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Nissan X-Trail MOT pass rate and common faults

14,555 MOT tests in 2024. 72.7% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time72.7%
Failed or needed repairs27.3%
Typical mileage at test70,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 14,555 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.1%
    875 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    642 marked dangerous
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.0%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.9%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.7%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    200 marked dangerous
  10. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    162 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension13.3%
  2. Tyres7.4%
  3. Brakes7.0%
  4. Lights & electrics5.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.8%
  7. Steering2.5%
  8. Body & chassis0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick16.4%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. 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 2016 Nissan X-Trail?

In 2024, 72.7% of 2016 Nissan X-Trail cars passed their MOT first time, across 14,555 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Nissan X-Trail?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2016 Nissan X-Trail reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).