Nissan Primera MOT pass rate
64.8% of 5,364 Nissan Primera MOT tests pass.
The Primera passes 64.8% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all Nissan models (74.9%).
The Nissan Primera passes 64.8% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (3) | 3 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 64.8% | 5,360 | 95,294 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the Nissan Primera
The most common reason the Nissan Primera fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 84.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 84.0% | Not working |
| Brakes | 47.5% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Suspension | 44.5% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Body, chassis, structure | 27.6% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 22.4% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Tyres | 15.9% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 15.7% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 12.2% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Steering | 5.1% | Leaking |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.5% | Inscription illegible |
Related Nissan models
- Nissan E-NV200 — 81.0% pass rate
- Nissan Serena — 86.4% pass rate
- Nissan GT-R — 96.3% pass rate
- Nissan Cube — 77.8% pass rate
- Nissan Skyline — 90.2% pass rate
- Nissan Figaro — 71.8% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the Nissan Primera?
- 64.8% of Nissan Primera MOT tests pass, based on 5,364 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the Nissan Primera?
- The most common reason the Nissan Primera fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 84.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the Nissan Primera'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.