MOT reliability
Nissan Primer
3 vehicles · 26 completed MOT tests analysed
54%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Nissan Primer vehicles and 26 completed MOT tests, the Nissan Primer has an overall 54% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 92,504 miles.
3
Vehicles
26
MOT tests
11,328
Avg miles / year
2.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Nissan Primer problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Nissan Primer MOT tests:
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Other115%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
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Steering1%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
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Brakes1%
Nissan Primer pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 5 | 60% |
| 7 | 7 | 57% |
| 8 | 7 | 43% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Nissan Primer MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan Primer MOT tests:
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) (3 times)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) (2 times)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Nail in nearside rear tyre (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) (2 times)
- Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
Nissan Primer pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2 | 21 | 52% | 88,535 |
| 1994 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 100,443 |
Nissan Primer reliability FAQ
Across 3 Nissan Primer vehicles in our MOT data,
54% pass the MOT (a 46% failure rate), with about
2.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Nissan Primer MOT issues are:
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g).
The typical Nissan Primer in our data has covered around
92,504 miles.
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