Nissan X Trail N Tec DCI (2016)
2016 Nissan X Trail N Tec DCI
CarHunch analysed 136 real MOT records for the 2016 Nissan X Trail N Tec DCI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2016 Nissan X-Trail N-TEC dCi is a genuine reliability concern: only 38.4% pass their MOT first time, less than half the UK average of 80%, and the median CarHunch score of 30 out of 100 reflects serious underlying issues. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so you're not looking at safety-critical failures, but the consistent failure rate suggests systemic problems rather than isolated weak spots.
At 78,670 miles median mileage for an eight-year-old vehicle, these cars are running typical distances for their age, yet still failing MOTs at a rate that points to poor durability or inadequate maintenance by previous owners. With an average of 0.29 failures per vehicle and zero advisories recorded, defects appear sudden rather than progressive—if you're considering one, get a full pre-purchase inspection focused on engine condition, transmission health, and suspension components before committing.
What to check before buying a 2016 Nissan X Trail N Tec DCI
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Nissan X Trail N Tec DCI
MOT history is one piece of the puzzle. These checks can reveal what CarHunch can't.
CarHunch may earn a small commission if you buy via these links — at no extra cost to you.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Nissan X Trail N Tec DCI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2016 Nissan X Trail N Tec DCI vehicles fall between 62,645 and 85,544 miles.
2016 Nissan X Trail N Tec DCI — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 52 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
Found a specific Nissan X Trail N Tec DCI?
Enter the reg to see its individual MOT history, AI Hunches, and how it compares to this cohort.
Other model years — Nissan X Trail N Tec DCI: