NISSAN PRIMASTAR MOT pass rate
56.2% of 12,801 NISSAN PRIMASTAR MOT tests pass.
The PRIMASTAR passes 56.2% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all NISSAN models (74.9%).
The NISSAN PRIMASTAR passes 56.2% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 59.6% at 6–10 years to 56.6% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (13) | 13 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 59.6% | 322 | 120,848 miles |
| 10–15 years | 54.8% | 4,021 | 135,895 miles |
| 15+ years | 56.6% | 8,445 | 150,774 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the NISSAN PRIMASTAR
The most common reason the NISSAN PRIMASTAR fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 79.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 79.1% | Not working |
| Brakes | 72.1% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Suspension | 68.7% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Steering | 25.2% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Visibility | 20.0% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 19.3% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Tyres | 13.3% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.7% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 7.2% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.5% | Inscription illegible |
Related NISSAN models
- NISSAN QASHQAI — 75.0% pass rate
- NISSAN JUKE — 76.4% pass rate
- NISSAN MICRA — 72.1% pass rate
- NISSAN NOTE — 72.6% pass rate
- NISSAN X-TRAIL — 75.5% pass rate
- NISSAN NAVARA — 77.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the NISSAN PRIMASTAR?
- 56.2% of NISSAN PRIMASTAR MOT tests pass, based on 12,801 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the NISSAN PRIMASTAR?
- The most common reason the NISSAN PRIMASTAR fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 79.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the NISSAN PRIMASTAR's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the NISSAN service history guide for how to check and keep one.