2016 Nissan X-Trail · 51,398 MOT tests
2016 Nissan X-Trail reliability
2016 Nissan X-Trails fail 23.8% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 20 X-Trail years (51,398 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan X-Trails: 29.3%)
- 23.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan X-Trails: 29.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 61,719
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 51,398
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- 2017 cars: about average for its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 7.7% of tests fail here (55% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 36% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Nissan X-Trail
Fail rate by area
- Suspension7.7%
- Tyres6.5%
- Brakes5.8%
- Lights and electrics4.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.5%
- Steering1.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 4.2%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 4.06%
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 2.24%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.79%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.39%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.11%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Brake pads wearing thin (14.78%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.56%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.12%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.07%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.16%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (4.22%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Nissan X-Trail reliable?
2016 Nissan X-Trails fail 23.8% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 20 X-Trail years (51,398 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Nissan X-Trail MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (4.2% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (4.06% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.24% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Nissan X-Trail have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Nissan X-Trail shows 61,719 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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