2017 Nissan X-Trail · 58,968 MOT tests
2017 Nissan X-Trail reliability
2017 Nissan X-Trails fail 18.9% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 20 X-Trail years (58,968 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan X-Trails: 29.3%)
- 18.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan X-Trails: 29.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 52,471
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 58,968
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- 2018 cars: 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 6.1% of tests fail here (61% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 45% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Nissan X-Trail
Fail rate by area
- Brakes6.1%
- Tyres4.9%
- Suspension3.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.2%
- Lights and electrics2.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.2%
- Steering0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 4.34%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.03%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.02%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 1.56%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.13%
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 0.86%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Brake pads wearing thin (15.8%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.75%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.82%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.02%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.85%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (4.32%)
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 2017 Nissan X-Trail reliable?
2017 Nissan X-Trails fail 18.9% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 20 X-Trail years (58,968 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Nissan X-Trail MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (4.34% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.03% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.02% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Nissan X-Trail have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Nissan X-Trail shows 52,471 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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