2008 Nissan X-Trail · 10,801 MOT tests
2008 Nissan X-Trail reliability
2008 Nissan X-Trails fail 48.5% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 20 X-Trail years (10,801 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan X-Trails: 29.3%)
- 48.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan X-Trails: 29.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 123,703
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 10,801
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- 2009 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 14.4% of tests fail here (277% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 25% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Nissan X-Trail
Fail rate by area
- Suspension24.6%
- Lights and electrics17.5%
- Brakes15.8%
- Steering14.4%
- Body, chassis and structure8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 11.2%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 9.19%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Position lamp not working 7.74%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
CV joint boot split or insecure 4.97%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.72%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 3.77%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.83%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.62%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (12.05%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.24%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (9.2%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (9.19%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Nissan X-Trail reliable?
2008 Nissan X-Trails fail 48.5% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 20 X-Trail years (10,801 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Nissan X-Trail MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (11.2% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (9.19% of tests), position lamp not working (7.74% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Nissan X-Trail have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Nissan X-Trail shows 123,703 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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