2011 Nissan X-Trail · 6,891 MOT tests
2011 Nissan X-Trail reliability
2011 Nissan X-Trails fail 42.7% of first MOT tests, 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 20 X-Trail years (6,891 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan X-Trails: 29.3%)
- 42.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan X-Trails: 29.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 12% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 105,136
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,891
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- 2012 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 8.7% of tests fail here (185% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 68% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Nissan X-Trail
Fail rate by area
- Suspension24.8%
- Brakes14.5%
- Steering8.7%
- Body, chassis and structure8.7%
- Lights and electrics7.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.9%
- Tyres4.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 12.8%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 6.49%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
CV joint boot split or insecure 6.43%
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 4.11%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 3.32%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.11%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.35%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.93%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.65%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.51%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (7.46%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (6.6%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Nissan X-Trail reliable?
2011 Nissan X-Trails fail 42.7% of first MOT tests, 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 20 X-Trail years (6,891 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Nissan X-Trail MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (12.8% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (6.49% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (6.43% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Nissan X-Trail have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Nissan X-Trail shows 105,136 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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