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Nissan X-trail Sve DCI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Nissan X-trail Sve DCI reliable? We analysed 506 real MOT tests across 138 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 506 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
67.2%
Typical Mileage
135,134mi
Annual Mileage
6,203mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Nissan X-trail Sve DCI is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include parking brake: efficiency below requirements, brake application uneven and brake binding. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Nissan X-trail Sve DCI.

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Number plates registered to a Nissan X-trail Sve DCI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Nissan X-trail Sve DCI Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Nissan X-trail Sve DCI fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1
brake application uneven 1
brake binding 1

Nissan X-trail Sve DCI Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Nissan X-trail Sve DCI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,363 mi/yr
Typical
6,203 mi/yr
Average
7,036 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,720 mi/yr

Nissan X-trail Sve DCI Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Nissan X-trail Sve DCI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
135,134 mi
75th Percentile
162,617 mi
95th Percentile
203,762 mi
Max Recorded
478,415 mi

How Does the Nissan X-trail Sve DCI Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Nissan X-trail Sve DCI THIS CAR 67.2% 506 135,134 mi — yrs
Nissan Micra 71.4% 10,566,512 55,214 mi 37 yrs
Nissan Qashqai 77.3% 6,506,323 59,398 mi 19 yrs
Nissan Juke 79.3% 3,002,435 49,593 mi 16 yrs
Ford Kuga Titanium 4X4 TDCI 90.5% 739 77,708 mi — yrs

Compared to the Nissan Micra (71.4% pass rate) and the Nissan Qashqai (77.3% pass rate), the Nissan X-trail Sve DCI trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Nissan X-trail Sve DCI?

The Nissan X-trail Sve DCI has an overall MOT pass rate of 67.2% across 506 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

The most common problems on the Nissan X-trail Sve DCI are parking brake: efficiency below requirements (1 recorded failures), brake application uneven (1), and brake binding (1). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.

A typical Nissan X-trail Sve DCI owner drives around 6,203 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Nissan X-trail Sve DCI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Nissan X-trail Sve DCI reliable?
Based on 506 MOT tests, the Nissan X-trail Sve DCI has a 67.2% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Nissan X-trail Sve DCI?
The most common MOT failures are parking brake: efficiency below requirements, brake application uneven, and brake binding. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a Nissan X-trail Sve DCI do per year?
The typical Nissan X-trail Sve DCI does around 6,203 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Nissan X-trail Sve DCI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Nissan X-trail Sve DCI?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.