Nissan Primastar reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 12,788 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 12,788 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 48% of Nissan Primastar cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — behind the 61% average for all cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in brakes and lights & electrics.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Primastar tends to fail
Share of Nissan Primastar cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on brakes, lights & electrics, suspension.
Common questions
Is the Nissan Primastar reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Nissan Primastar is more demanding than average for its age: 48% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. Give brakes, lights & electrics and suspension a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Nissan Primastar?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Nissan Primastar in 2024: 8 to 12 years, 48%; and 13 years and older, 48%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Nissan Primastar MOT?
For Nissan Primastar cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are brakes (16% of tests vs 7.4% fleet), lights & electrics (20.5% of tests vs 12.5% fleet), suspension (18% of tests vs 10.4% fleet).