Nissan Primera MOT Check
MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Nissan Primera. Check any Primera by registration number below.
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78.6%
Avg Pass Rate
-2.6%
vs Nissan Avg
21
Year Ranges
Good
Reliability
Nissan Primera — MOT Reliability Overview
The Nissan Primera has an average MOT pass rate of 78.6%, which is 2.6 percentage points below the Nissan brand average of 81.2%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Primera on the road.
The most common reasons a Nissan Primera fails its MOT are vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired. If you are preparing your Primera for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.
Before buying a used Nissan Primera, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.
MOT Pass Rate by Year
How the Nissan Primera performs at MOT across different model years.
2009
Based on 54 vehicles
2008
Based on 157 vehicles
2007
Based on 273 vehicles
103k mi
134k mi
2006
Based on 1,341 vehicles
8.3%
27.9%
2005
Based on 1,931 vehicles
7.0%
30.7%
2004
Based on 1,345 vehicles
8.2%
28.9%
2003
Based on 1,118 vehicles
7.6%
25.3%
2002
Based on 867 vehicles
9.5%
29.9%
2001
Based on 2,293 vehicles
4.4%
18.2%
167k mi
2000
Based on 3,167 vehicles
2.5%
29.7%
167k mi
1999
Based on 720 vehicles
3.2%
30.4%
1998
Based on 803 vehicles
2.2%
20.2%
1997
Based on 4,094 vehicles
2.7%
24.0%
1996
Based on 2,048 vehicles
5.1%
21.4%
1995
Based on 1,382 vehicles
0.0%
22.7%
1994
Based on 855 vehicles
3.8%
30.8%
1993
Based on 475 vehicles
6.1%
69.7%
1992
Based on 523 vehicles
8.8%
17.6%
1991
Based on 400 vehicles
3.6%
28.6%
1990
Based on 366 vehicles
0
Based on 5,576 vehicles
95k mi
Top MOT Failures — Nissan Primera
The most common reasons a Nissan Primera fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
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Nissan Primera — Frequently Asked Questions
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