MOT reliability

Nissan X

Q: Is the Nissan X reliable?

Across 3 Nissan X vehicles in our MOT data, 69% pass the MOT (a 31% failure rate), with about 2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Nissan X?

The typical Nissan X in our data has covered around 203,758 miles.

3 vehicles · 26 completed MOT tests analysed

69%

MOT pass rate

Based on 3 Nissan X vehicles and 26 completed MOT tests, the Nissan X has an overall 69% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 203,758 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

7,354

Avg miles / year

2.2

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Nissan X problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Nissan X MOT tests:

Other52%
Tyres, wheels & suspension20%
Seatbelts & equipment11%
Brakes11%
Emissions & nuisance9%
Steering9%
Lamps & electrical4%
Visibility2%

Nissan X pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	1	100%
4	1	100%
5	1	100%
6	2	50%
7	2	100%
8	3	67%
9	4	50%
10	2	50%
11	1	100%
12	2	100%
13	1	100%
14	2	50%
16	1	0%
17	1	100%

Fuel types: Diesel (2), Petrol (1)

Most common Nissan X MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan X MOT tests:

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) (3 times)
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (3 times)
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power Steering (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) (2 times)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (2 times)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a) (2 times)
all metal brake and fuel pipes covered in copperslip, unable to test. (2 times)
exhaust system corroded (2 times)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)

Nissan X pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2006	1	9	67%	207,927
2004	1	15	73%	—

Nissan X reliability FAQ

Across 3 Nissan X vehicles in our MOT data, 69% pass the MOT (a 31% failure rate), with about 2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Nissan X MOT issues are: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)); Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)); Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power Steering (8.4.1 (a) (i)).

The typical Nissan X in our data has covered around 203,758 miles.

Compare the Nissan X

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