Nissan Primera reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 5,360 real 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.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Primera tends to fail
Share of Nissan Primera 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 seat belts. Holds up better than average on road wheels, steering.
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).