Nissan Primastar MOT Results
Registered in 200442.9% pass rate
from 1,239 tests in 2021
(19% worse than other 2004 vans)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2004 vans and highlighted areas where the Nissan Primastar is unusually good or bad.
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30% fail on
Suspension
(40% worse than other 2004 vans)
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16% fail on
Suspension arms
(140% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 13% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
- 2.2% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.89% fail on Suspension arm (4 times worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.81% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.081% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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10% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(72% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 4.5% fail on Linkage ball joints (140% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 2.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 1.9% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
- 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.97% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.081% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.081% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
- 0.081% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
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3.6% fail on
Springs
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3.6% fail on
Coil springs
(51% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 3.5% fail on Coil spring (49% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.081% fail on Mounting
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3.6% fail on
Coil springs
(51% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 3.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (51% better than other 2004 vans)
- 2.6% fail on Wheel bearings
- 1.7% fail on Shock absorbers
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1.5% fail on
Other suspension component
(97% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 1.2% fail on Ball joint (150% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.081% fail on Other suspension component
- 0.081% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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1.1% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.89% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
- 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.081% fail on Sub-frame
- 0.081% fail on Ball joint
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0.32% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.081% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.081% fail on Ball joint
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0.081% fail on
Axles
- 0.081% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
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0.081% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.081% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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16% fail on
Suspension arms
(140% worse than other 2004 vans)
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26% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(21% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 7.6% fail on Stop lamp (31% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 6.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (58% worse than other 2004 vans)
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5.1% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 4.9% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.16% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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4.8% fail on
Headlamps
- 4.5% fail on Headlamp
- 0.32% fail on Dipswitch (4 times worse than other 2004 vans)
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3.4% fail on
Hazard warning
(3 times worse than other 2004 vans)
- 3.4% fail on Switch (3 times worse than other 2004 vans)
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3.0% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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3.0% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 3.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
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3.0% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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2.3% fail on
Direction indicators
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2.3% fail on
Flashing type
- 2.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.24% fail on Side repeaters (79% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.16% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.081% fail on Switch
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2.3% fail on
Flashing type
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1.5% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 1.3% fail on Horn
- 0.081% fail on Trailer electrical socket
- 0.081% fail on Battery(ies)
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0.65% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.48% fail on Position lamp
- 0.16% fail on Switch
- 0.40% fail on Rear reflectors
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0.081% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.081% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
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25% fail on
Brakes
(36% worse than other 2004 vans)
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16% fail on
Brake performance
(43% worse than other 2004 vans)
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13% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(110% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 13% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.16% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
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6.7% fail on
Parking brake performance
(170% worse than other 2004 vans)
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6.1% fail on
Rbt
(160% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 5.8% fail on Parking brake performance (170% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.32% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.48% fail on
Plate brake tester
(6 times worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.32% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (10 times worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.16% fail on Parking brake performance
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0.081% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.081% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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6.1% fail on
Rbt
(160% worse than other 2004 vans)
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3.5% fail on
Service brake performance
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3.4% fail on
Rbt
- 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.97% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.081% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.081% fail on Service brake performance
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3.4% fail on
Rbt
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2.4% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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2.4% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
- 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
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2.4% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.32% fail on Brake performance not tested
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13% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(110% worse than other 2004 vans)
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6.8% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(120% worse than other 2004 vans)
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3.3% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(110% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 3.3% fail on Brake pads (110% worse than other 2004 vans)
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2.4% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(110% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 2.3% fail on Brake discs (110% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.081% fail on Brake drums
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1.9% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
(2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
- 1.7% fail on Cable (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.32% fail on Lever
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3.3% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(110% worse than other 2004 vans)
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4.5% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(170% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 4.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system (180% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 3.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.89% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.48% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.48% fail on Lever
- 0.24% fail on Load sensing valves (77% better than other 2004 vans)
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0.16% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.16% fail on Hand lever
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0.081% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.081% fail on Servos
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0.081% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.081% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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16% fail on
Brake performance
(43% worse than other 2004 vans)
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15% fail on
Visibility
(49% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 10% fail on Washers (110% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 6.0% fail on Wipers
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0.65% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.65% fail on Windscreen
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0.48% fail on
View to rear
- 0.48% fail on Mirrors
- 0.081% fail on Bonnet
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15% fail on
Steering
(110% worse than other 2004 vans)
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14% fail on
Steering linkage components
(170% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 13% fail on Track rod end (190% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.40% fail on Ball joint
- 0.40% fail on Drag link end
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0.97% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.89% fail on Steering rack
- 0.081% fail on Operation
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0.40% fail on
Power steering
- 0.24% fail on Operation
- 0.081% fail on Rams
- 0.081% fail on Other components
- 0.32% fail on Steering wheel (3 times worse than other 2004 vans)
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0.081% fail on
Steering play
- 0.081% fail on Steering rack
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14% fail on
Steering linkage components
(170% worse than other 2004 vans)
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12% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
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3.9% fail on
Transmission
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3.6% fail on
Drive shafts
- 3.6% fail on Joints
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0.24% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.24% fail on Joints
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3.6% fail on
Drive shafts
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2.8% fail on
Chassis
- 2.7% fail on Chassis condition
- 0.081% fail on Strengthening plate
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2.1% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
- 2.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 1.5% fail on Exhaust system (54% better than other 2004 vans)
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1.2% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.97% fail on Tank (3 times worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.24% fail on Pipe
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0.73% fail on
Engine mounting
(170% worse than other 2004 vans)
- 0.56% fail on Engine mounting condition
- 0.16% fail on Bracket
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0.48% fail on
Body
- 0.32% fail on Other body component
- 0.081% fail on Body condition
- 0.081% fail on Panel
- 0.40% fail on Bumpers
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0.32% fail on
Cabs
- 0.32% fail on Prescribed areas
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0.16% fail on
Doors
(79% better than other 2004 vans)
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0.081% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.081% fail on Door condition
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0.081% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.081% fail on Door condition
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0.081% fail on
Driver's door
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0.16% fail on
Seats
- 0.081% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.081% fail on Passenger's seat
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0.081% fail on
Towbar
- 0.081% fail on Other towbar components
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0.081% fail on
Load security
- 0.081% fail on Loading door
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3.9% fail on
Transmission
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6.6% fail on
Tyres
- 3.7% fail on Tread depth
- 2.9% fail on Condition
- 0.48% fail on Size/type
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5.1% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 3.8% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (130% worse than other 2004 vans)
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1.2% fail on
Seat belts
(60% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.97% fail on Condition
- 0.16% fail on Requirements
- 0.081% fail on Prescribed areas
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0.16% fail on
Airbags
- 0.16% fail on Drivers airbag
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3.1% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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2.3% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(42% better than other 2004 vans)
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2.2% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.73% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (57% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.73% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.48% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.16% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
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0.081% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.081% fail on Catalytic converter
- 0.081% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
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0.16% fail on
Spark ignition
(80% better than other 2004 vans)
- 0.16% fail on Emissions not tested
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2.2% fail on
Compression ignition
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1.1% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.97% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.081% fail on Transmission oil leaks
- 0.081% fail on Other leaks
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2.3% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(42% better than other 2004 vans)
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1.6% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 1.6% fail on Registration plates
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0.40% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.40% fail on Attachment