2014 Nissan X-Trail 1.6L Diesel · YA14 JUV
2014 Nissan X-Trail (1.6L, diesel). First registered 26 Aug 2014. Recorded mileage 98,728 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN X-TRAIL
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,728 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA14 JUV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2025
- 98,728 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA14 JUV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Nissan X-Trail (YA14 JUV) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”.
YA14 JUV Mileage History
- 28/07/202268,319 mi
- 26/07/202377,698 mi+9,379 mi
- 29/07/202491,283 mi+13,585 mi
- 23/07/202598,728 mi+7,445 mi
- 24/07/202598,728 mi
Average of roughly 10,174 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Nissan Nissan X-Trail Mk2 (T31)
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Rear Subframe and Chassis CorrosionSerious
The T31 X-Trail is prone to severe structural corrosion of the rear subframe, chassis mounting rails, and rear suspension pick-up points. Exposure to British winter road salt and grit traps moisture in the pressed-steel subframe pockets and hollow rails, rotting the steel from inside out. When rust perforates the metal within 30 cm of suspension anchor points, testers issue a dangerous MOT failure. In severe instances, the subframe separates from the chassis, requiring expensive fabrication or whole subframe renewal.
- Xtronic CVT FailureSerious
The Jatco-sourced continuously variable transmission (CVT) fitted to 2.0-litre and 2.5-litre petrol T31 models is the single biggest mechanical risk for used buyers. Over time, internal steel push-belts wear down the conical variator pulleys, shedding metallic swarf into the fluid circuit. This swarf scores the internal pressure regulator valves and jams the hydraulic control solenoids, causing pronounced whine, severe hesitation on pull-away, shuddering under load, and emergency transmission limp-home mode.
- DPF Soot Blockage and Forced Regeneration Failure on 2.0 dCiModerate
The Renault-Nissan 2.0 dCi (M9R) diesel engine uses a closed-loop Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) that requires sustained exhaust temperatures of over 600°C to burn off accumulated soot. When used for short school runs or low-speed urban errands common in the UK, passive and active regenerations fail to complete. Raw diesel injected during active regeneration washes down cylinder bores into the sump, diluting the engine oil and raising oil levels, while the DPF blocks, triggering limp mode and failed MOT smoke tests.
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