2015 Nissan X-Trail · 28,495 MOT tests
2015 Nissan X-Trail reliability
2015 Nissan X-Trails fail 28.8% of first MOT tests, 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 20 X-Trail years (28,495 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan X-Trails: 29.3%)
- 28.8%
- 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 8
- 72,566
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 28,495
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- 2016 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 14.2% of tests fail here (104% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 41% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Nissan X-Trail
Fail rate by area
- Suspension14.2%
- Brakes6.4%
- Tyres6.4%
- Lights and electrics5.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.9%
- Steering2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 8.34%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 4.01%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.66%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.92%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.66%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.45%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.46%) · Brake pads wearing thin (14.43%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.7%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.49%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.77%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (5.2%)
Other years
Every Nissan X-Trail year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Nissan X-Trail reliable?
2015 Nissan X-Trails fail 28.8% of first MOT tests, 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 20 X-Trail years (28,495 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Nissan X-Trail MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (8.34% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (4.01% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.66% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Nissan X-Trail have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Nissan X-Trail shows 72,566 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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