Nissan Primastar MOT Results

Registered in 2014
53.7% pass rate
from 814 tests in 2021
(42% worse than other 2014 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 2014 vans and highlighted areas where the Nissan Primastar is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (46% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 5.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (64% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 5.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.74% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.0% fail on Hazard warning (10 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Switch (10 times worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.86% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.37% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.86% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.61% fail on Horn
      • 0.12% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.12% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.25% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.25% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.25% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 16% fail on Steering (4 times worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 16% fail on Steering linkage components (5 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 16% fail on Track rod end (5 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
  • 15% fail on Suspension (88% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 6.3% fail on Suspension arms (120% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 3.8% fail on Pins and bushes (170% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 2.5% fail on Ball joint (92% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 5.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (170% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 3.1% fail on Linkage ball joints (3 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes (150% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.74% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.61% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.12% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 1.7% fail on Springs
      • 1.7% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.7% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.1% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.98% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.61% fail on Axles (11 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.61% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (13 times worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.49% fail on Sub-frames (6 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.49% fail on Pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.37% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.25% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 13% fail on Brakes (40% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 7.4% fail on Brake performance (68% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 6.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (110% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 6.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 2.8% fail on Parking brake performance (180% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (190% worse than other 2014 vans)
          • 2.7% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2014 vans)
          • 0.12% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.49% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.25% fail on Plate brake tester (6 times worse than other 2014 vans)
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (8 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.61% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.61% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 3.8% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.37% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.25% fail on Lever
        • 0.12% fail on Cable
    • 2.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (110% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.61% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.61% fail on Pedal
    • 0.49% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.49% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.37% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.12% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.12% fail on Lever
  • 9.3% fail on Visibility (51% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 5.5% fail on Wipers (99% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 3.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.74% fail on View to rear
      • 0.74% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.37% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.37% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.12% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.4% fail on Tyres
    • 3.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 5.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.8% fail on Transmission (64% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 3.8% fail on Drive shafts (78% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 3.8% fail on Joints (80% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.74% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.74% fail on Front passenger's door (9 times worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.74% fail on Door condition (9 times worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.25% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.25% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.12% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.12% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.12% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.12% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.12% fail on Undertray
  • 3.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.0% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.12% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.12% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.12% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.98% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.98% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.49% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.49% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.37% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.25% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.12% fail on Requirements
      • 0.12% fail on Condition
    • 0.12% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.37% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.25% fail on Condition
    • 0.12% fail on Attachment