Nissan Primastar MOT Results

Registered in 2005
46.3% pass rate
from 1,456 tests in 2021
(11% worse than other 2005 vans)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2005 vans and highlighted areas where the Nissan Primastar is unusually good or bad.

  • 30% fail on Suspension (45% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 15% fail on Suspension arms (130% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 13% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.89% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.41% fail on Suspension arm (200% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.069% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 12% fail on Anti-roll bars (100% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 4.9% fail on Linkage ball joints (160% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 3.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (110% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.21% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 4.1% fail on Springs
      • 4.1% fail on Coil springs (70% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 4.0% fail on Coil spring (66% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.14% fail on Mounting
    • 2.1% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.9% fail on Shock absorbers (76% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 1.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (65% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 1.3% fail on Other suspension component
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint (140% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.069% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.069% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.069% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.76% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.34% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.069% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.069% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.069% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.55% fail on Macpherson strut (170% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.27% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.069% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.069% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.27% fail on Axles
      • 0.21% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.069% fail on Axle
    • 0.14% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.069% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.069% fail on Ball joint
  • 22% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 6.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (58% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.76% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.069% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.3% fail on Hazard warning (3 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 2.3% fail on Switch (3 times worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 1.8% fail on Direction indicators (50% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Flashing type (50% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 1.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.14% fail on Side repeaters (87% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.069% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.069% fail on Switch
    • 1.8% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.6% fail on Horn
      • 0.14% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.48% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.41% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.069% fail on Switch
    • 0.48% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.14% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 21% fail on Brakes (18% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 14% fail on Brake performance (35% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (97% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 12% fail on Rbt (sp) (99% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.069% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.069% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 4.9% fail on Parking brake performance (110% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 4.7% fail on Rbt (110% worse than other 2005 vans)
          • 4.4% fail on Parking brake performance (120% worse than other 2005 vans)
          • 0.27% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.21% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.14% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.069% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.76% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.069% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.069% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (50% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (49% better than other 2005 vans)
          • 0.96% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.48% fail on Service brake performance (66% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.34% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (86% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 2.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 2.2% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (3 times worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 2.0% fail on Cable (3 times worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.14% fail on Lever
        • 0.069% fail on Linkage
      • 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.6% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.069% fail on Brake drums
    • 4.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 2.9% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.55% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.34% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.21% fail on Pedal
    • 0.55% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.55% fail on Lever
    • 0.41% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.14% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.069% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.069% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.069% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.069% fail on Other components
  • 13% fail on Visibility (32% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 7.8% fail on Washers (70% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 5.4% fail on Wipers
    • 1.1% fail on View to rear
      • 1.1% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.48% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.48% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.21% fail on Bonnet
  • 12% fail on Steering (94% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 11% fail on Steering linkage components (150% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 11% fail on Track rod end (170% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.55% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.069% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.069% fail on Locking devices
    • 1.2% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.2% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.69% fail on Power steering
      • 0.27% fail on Operation
      • 0.21% fail on Other components
      • 0.14% fail on Pump
      • 0.069% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.069% fail on Rams
    • 0.14% fail on Steering play
      • 0.14% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.069% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.069% fail on Steering column
  • 7.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (45% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 1.9% fail on Transmission (57% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Drive shafts (50% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 1.9% fail on Joints (49% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.069% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.069% fail on Joints
    • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure (46% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (45% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.96% fail on Chassis (55% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.96% fail on Chassis condition (54% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.96% fail on Exhaust system (71% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.69% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.48% fail on Tank
      • 0.069% fail on Pipe
      • 0.069% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.069% fail on System
    • 0.62% fail on Doors
      • 0.34% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.27% fail on Door condition
        • 0.069% fail on Catch
      • 0.14% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
      • 0.14% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.069% fail on Door condition
        • 0.069% fail on Catch
    • 0.41% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.41% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.34% fail on Body
      • 0.21% fail on Other body component
      • 0.14% fail on Panel
    • 0.34% fail on Seats
      • 0.21% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.21% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.21% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.14% fail on Cabs
      • 0.14% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.069% fail on Towbar
      • 0.069% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.069% fail on Load security
      • 0.069% fail on Loading door
  • 6.8% fail on Tyres
    • 3.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.62% fail on Size/type
  • 6.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (34% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 5.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (160% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts (56% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Condition
      • 0.069% fail on Requirements
    • 0.21% fail on Airbags
      • 0.21% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 3.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (36% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 2.3% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.3% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.55% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.34% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.069% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.069% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.069% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.14% fail on Spark ignition (81% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.069% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.069% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.0% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.069% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.069% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.069% fail on Undertray
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.27% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.27% fail on Attachment
  • 0.14% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.14% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.14% fail on Seat belt installation check (8 times worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.069% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.069% fail on Belt(s)/padding