NISSAN PRIMASTAR MOT Pass Rate
57.1% of 3,141 NISSAN PRIMASTAR MOT tests pass.
The PRIMASTAR passes 57.1% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all NISSAN models (74.0%).
The NISSAN PRIMASTAR passes 57.1% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 55.7% at 10–15 years versus 57.6% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (11) | 11 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | 55.7% | 987 | 137,409 miles |
| 15+ years | 57.6% | 2,143 | 152,080 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the NISSAN PRIMASTAR
The most common reason the NISSAN PRIMASTAR fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 79.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 79.0% | not working |
| Suspension | 70.1% | ball joint excessively worn |
| Brakes | 68.3% | excessively corroded |
| Steering | 27.7% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Body, chassis, structure | 21.3% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 19.6% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 13.7% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 9.4% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 5.8% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.4% | inscription illegible |
Related NISSAN models
- NISSAN QASHQAI — 72.7% pass rate
- NISSAN JUKE — 72.1% pass rate
- NISSAN MICRA — 71.2% pass rate
- NISSAN NOTE — 72.1% pass rate
- NISSAN X-TRAIL — 75.0% pass rate
- NISSAN NAVARA — 76.8% pass rate