MOT reliability
Nissan Primara
8 vehicles · 77 completed MOT tests analysed
61%
MOT pass rate
Based on 8 Nissan Primara vehicles and 77 completed MOT tests, the Nissan Primara has an overall 61% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 115,975 miles.
8
Vehicles
77
MOT tests
6,620
Avg miles / year
2.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Nissan Primara problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Nissan Primara MOT tests:
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Other97%
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Brakes5%
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Steering4%
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Body & structure3%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
Nissan Primara pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 6 | 67% |
| 7 | 5 | 60% |
| 8 | 8 | 62% |
| 9 | 7 | 71% |
| 10 | 7 | 57% |
| 11 | 11 | 45% |
| 12 | 6 | 50% |
| 13 | 5 | 60% |
| 14 | 4 | 50% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 3 | 33% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7), Diesel (1)
Most common Nissan Primara MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan Primara MOT tests:
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (4 times)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (4 times)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (4 times)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (3 times)
Nissan Primara pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 17 | 59% | 183,164 |
| 2001 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 65,480 |
| 2000 | 1 | 13 | 54% | 107,702 |
| 1999 | 2 | 35 | 57% | 122,478 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 104,452 |
| 1994 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 129,103 |
| 1991 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 92,945 |
Nissan Primara reliability FAQ
Across 8 Nissan Primara vehicles in our MOT data,
61% pass the MOT (a 39% failure rate), with about
2.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Nissan Primara MOT issues are:
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7).
The typical Nissan Primara in our data has covered around
115,975 miles.
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