2014 Nissan X-Trail · 13,441 MOT tests
2014 Nissan X-Trail reliability
2014 Nissan X-Trails fail 31.1% of first MOT tests, 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 20 X-Trail years (13,441 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan X-Trails: 29.3%)
- 31.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan X-Trails: 29.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 80,067
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 13,441
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 4% of tests fail here (111% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 46% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Nissan X-Trail
Fail rate by area
- Suspension16.5%
- Brakes7.3%
- Lights and electrics5.7%
- Tyres5.3%
- Steering4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 9.43%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.5%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.8%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 2.77%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.19%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.51%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.33%) · Brake pads wearing thin (12.94%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (10.62%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.99%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (5.83%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.82%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Nissan X-Trail reliable?
2014 Nissan X-Trails fail 31.1% of first MOT tests, 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 20 X-Trail years (13,441 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Nissan X-Trail MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (9.43% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.5% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.8% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Nissan X-Trail have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Nissan X-Trail shows 80,067 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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