Nissan Primastar MOT Results

Registered in 2010
44.3% pass rate
from 537 tests in 2021
(26% worse than other 2010 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 2010 vans and highlighted areas where the Nissan Primastar is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Brakes (52% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 15% fail on Brake performance (86% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (120% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 12% fail on Rbt (sp) (120% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.19% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 4.3% fail on Parking brake performance (120% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt (130% worse than other 2010 vans)
          • 4.1% fail on Parking brake performance (140% worse than other 2010 vans)
          • 0.19% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.93% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.93% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.56% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 7.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (62% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 4.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 3.9% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.19% fail on Brake linings
      • 2.0% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (3 times worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 2.0% fail on Cable (5 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.9% fail on Brake discs
    • 5.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.93% fail on Flexible brake hoses (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.74% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.74% fail on Lever
    • 0.37% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.37% fail on Pedal
    • 0.19% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.19% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.19% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.19% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 6.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.19% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.3% fail on Hazard warning (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Switch (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.93% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.93% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.93% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.74% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.74% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.74% fail on Horn
    • 0.37% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.37% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.37% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.37% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 20% fail on Suspension
    • 9.1% fail on Suspension arms (58% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 7.3% fail on Ball joint (150% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 5.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 3.0% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.56% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.56% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.37% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.19% fail on Linkage
    • 2.4% fail on Macpherson strut (6 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Pins and bushes (11 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.74% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 2.0% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.9% fail on Springs (61% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.7% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.19% fail on Mounting
    • 1.9% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.56% fail on Pins and bushes (10 times worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 1.3% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.37% fail on Axles
      • 0.37% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.37% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.37% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2010 vans)
  • 15% fail on Steering (190% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 15% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 14% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.37% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.19% fail on Operation
      • 0.19% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.19% fail on Power steering
      • 0.19% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 8.2% fail on Transmission (110% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 8.0% fail on Drive shafts (130% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 8.0% fail on Joints (130% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.19% fail on Joints
    • 1.7% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.74% fail on Front passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.74% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.56% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.56% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.37% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.37% fail on Door condition
    • 0.37% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.19% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.19% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.19% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.19% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.19% fail on Carrier
    • 0.19% fail on Load security
      • 0.19% fail on Loading door
  • 10% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (68% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 10% fail on Exhaust emissions (81% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 6.9% fail on Compression ignition (54% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 4.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 1.9% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.37% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 3.4% fail on Spark ignition (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 3.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
  • 9.5% fail on Visibility
    • 5.6% fail on Wipers
    • 4.8% fail on Washers
    • 0.19% fail on View to rear
      • 0.19% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.0% fail on Tyres
    • 3.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.19% fail on Size/type
  • 2.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (130% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.19% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.19% fail on Condition
  • 0.56% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.56% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.19% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.19% fail on Doors
      • 0.19% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
  • 0.19% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.19% fail on Attachment