Nissan X-trail
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 21 years from 171,983 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
76%
Total Tests
171,983
Best Year
2020 (92%)
Years Covered
21
About the Nissan X-trail
The Nissan X-trail has been tested 171,983 times in 2026 MOT data across 21 model years (2001 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 76%. That's 6 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2020 model is the most reliable with a 92% pass rate from 8,808 tests. The 2004 model has the lowest at 66%. With a 26 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer NISSAN X-TRAILs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 14 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2001) averages 118,146 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 26,713 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Nissan brand average of 81%, the X-trail is 5 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Nissan models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2021 detailsHow reliable is the Nissan X-trail?
Nissan X-trail by Year
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| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 92% | 3,841 | 26,713 mi | |
| 2020 | 92% | 8,808 | 33,507 mi | |
| 2019 | 89% | 10,437 | 39,951 mi | |
| 2018 | 88% | 15,727 | 52,740 mi | |
| 2017 | 85% | 30,330 | 63,502 mi | |
| 2016 | 81% | 27,461 | 72,723 mi | |
| 2015 | 79% | 15,634 | 83,976 mi | |
| 2014 | 76% | 7,549 | 91,334 mi | |
| 2013 | 76% | 2,984 | 93,938 mi | |
| 2012 | 74% | 3,267 | 103,517 mi | |
| 2011 | 70% | 4,080 | 113,842 mi | |
| 2010 | 70% | 2,688 | 119,826 mi | |
| 2009 | 69% | 3,965 | 120,155 mi | |
| 2008 | 68% | 6,014 | 128,821 mi | |
| 2007 | 69% | 7,190 | 126,634 mi | |
| 2006 | 67% | 8,112 | 126,293 mi | |
| 2005 | 68% | 6,571 | 129,695 mi | |
| 2004 | 66% | 4,061 | 127,204 mi | |
| 2003 | 67% | 2,376 | 123,299 mi | |
| 2002 | 67% | 789 | 118,808 mi | |
| 2001 | 73% | 99 | 118,146 mi |
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