2021 Nissan X-Trail · 1,068 MOT tests
2021 Nissan X-Trail reliability
2021 Nissan X-Trails fail 11% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 20 X-Trail years (1,068 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan X-Trails: 29.3%)
- 11%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan X-Trails: 29.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 27,210
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,068
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 4.9% of tests fail here (165% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 48% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Nissan X-Trail
Fail rate by area
- Brakes4.9%
- Tyres2.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.9%
- Lights and electrics1.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.3%
- Suspension0.3%
- Body, chassis and structure0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.37%
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 1.12%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.66%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.66%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 0.47%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre not fitted to sidewall rules 0.37%
A tyre fitted against the maker's sidewall instructions may be unsuitable, so check the fitment carefully.
Common advisories
Brake pads wearing thin (9.93%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.24%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (4.49%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.15%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (1.78%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.69%)
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 2021 Nissan X-Trail reliable?
2021 Nissan X-Trails fail 11% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 20 X-Trail years (1,068 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Nissan X-Trail MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.37% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.12% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (0.66% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Nissan X-Trail have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Nissan X-Trail shows 27,210 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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