MOT reliability
Nissan Prima star
1 vehicles · 23 completed MOT tests analysed
61%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1 Nissan Prima star vehicles and 23 completed MOT tests, the Nissan Prima star has an overall 61% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 311,072 miles.
1
Vehicles
23
MOT tests
17,959
Avg miles / year
2.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Nissan Prima star problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Nissan Prima star MOT tests:
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Other48%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension21%
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Brakes18%
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Seatbelts & equipment11%
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Emissions & nuisance10%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Steering3%
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Visibility2%
Nissan Prima star pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (1)
Most common Nissan Prima star MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan Prima star MOT tests:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (6 times)
- no spare wheel fitted (4 times)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
- airbag light (2 times)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a) (2 times)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Both rear lamp outer lenes damaged (2 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Nissan Prima star pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 23 | 61% | 311,072 |
Nissan Prima star reliability FAQ
Across 1 Nissan Prima star vehicles in our MOT data,
61% pass the MOT (a 39% failure rate), with about
2.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Nissan Prima star MOT issues are:
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); no spare wheel fitted; Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i).
The typical Nissan Prima star in our data has covered around
311,072 miles.
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