2018 Nissan X-Trail · 31,193 MOT tests
2018 Nissan X-Trail reliability
2018 Nissan X-Trails fail 15.2% of first MOT tests, 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 20 X-Trail years (31,193 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan X-Trails: 29.3%)
- 15.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan X-Trails: 29.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 4% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 41,409
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 31,193
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: about average for its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 5.6% of tests fail here (86% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 46% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Nissan X-Trail
Fail rate by area
- Brakes5.6%
- Tyres3.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.1%
- Lights and electrics2.1%
- Suspension1.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.2%
- Seat belts and airbags0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 4.15%
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 2.39%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.18%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.15%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 0.44%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.44%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Brake pads wearing thin (15.41%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.78%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.83%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.29%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.79%)
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 2018 Nissan X-Trail reliable?
2018 Nissan X-Trails fail 15.2% of first MOT tests, 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 20 X-Trail years (31,193 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Nissan X-Trail MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (4.15% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.39% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.18% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Nissan X-Trail have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Nissan X-Trail shows 41,409 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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