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Nissan Primera reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·5,360 DVSA tests·2024
Across 5,360 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 57% of Nissan Primera 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 seat belts.
57%
Below average for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Below average for its age
-4.2 pts
MOT pass rate by age
13 years and older
5,360 tests · fleet 61%
57%
Where the Primera fails
Suspension92
Brakes91
Body & structure94
Steering99
Tyres96
Lights & electrics86
Fails more often on seat belts. Holds up better on road wheels, steering.
Share of 13 years and older Nissan Primera MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
How it tends to age
How the Nissan Primera tends to age
The MOT areas flagged most often on Nissan Primera models 13 years and older. It is the model’s typical pattern across millions of tests, not a forecast for this specific car.
- Lights & electrics · flagged on ~14% of MOTs
- Brakes · flagged on ~9% of MOTs
- Suspension · flagged on ~8% of MOTs
- Body & structure · flagged on ~6% of MOTs
Common questions
Is the Nissan Primera reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Nissan Primera is more demanding than average for its age: 57% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. Give seat belts a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Nissan Primera?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Nissan Primera in 2024: 13 years and older, 57%. 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 Primera MOT?
For Nissan Primera cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are seat belts (3.4% of tests vs 1.3% fleet).
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