Nissan Primastar MOT Results
Registered in 200546.3% pass rate
from 1,456 tests in 2021
(11% worse than other 2005 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 2005 vans and highlighted areas where the Nissan Primastar is unusually good or bad.
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30% fail on
Suspension
(45% worse than other 2005 vans)
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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
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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
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4.1% fail on
Springs
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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
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4.1% fail on
Coil springs
(70% worse than other 2005 vans)
- 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)
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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
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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
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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
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0.27% fail on
Axles
- 0.21% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
- 0.069% fail on Axle
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0.14% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.069% fail on Suspension rod
- 0.069% fail on Ball joint
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15% fail on
Suspension arms
(130% worse than other 2005 vans)
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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)
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4.2% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.76% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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3.7% fail on
Headlamps
- 3.5% fail on Headlamp
- 0.21% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.069% fail on Dipswitch
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2.7% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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2.7% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 2.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
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2.7% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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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)
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1.8% fail on
Direction indicators
(50% better than other 2005 vans)
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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
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1.8% fail on
Flashing type
(50% better than other 2005 vans)
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1.8% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 1.6% fail on Horn
- 0.14% fail on Electrical wiring
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0.48% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.41% fail on Position lamp
- 0.069% fail on Switch
- 0.48% fail on Rear reflectors
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0.14% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
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21% fail on
Brakes
(18% worse than other 2005 vans)
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14% fail on
Brake performance
(35% worse than other 2005 vans)
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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)
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4.9% fail on
Parking brake performance
(110% worse than other 2005 vans)
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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)
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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)
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4.7% fail on
Rbt
(110% worse than other 2005 vans)
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3.1% fail on
Service brake performance
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3.0% fail on
Rbt
- 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.76% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.069% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.069% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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3.0% fail on
Rbt
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1.3% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(50% better than other 2005 vans)
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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)
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1.3% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(49% better than other 2005 vans)
- 0.34% fail on Brake performance not tested
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12% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(97% worse than other 2005 vans)
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5.8% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(86% worse than other 2005 vans)
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2.4% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 2.4% fail on Brake pads
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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
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1.6% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 1.6% fail on Brake discs
- 0.069% fail on Brake drums
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2.4% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 4.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
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2.9% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 2.9% fail on Anti-lock braking system
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0.55% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.34% fail on Hand lever
- 0.21% fail on Pedal
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0.55% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.55% fail on Lever
- 0.41% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.14% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.14% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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0.069% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.069% fail on Master cylinder
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0.069% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.069% fail on Other components
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14% fail on
Brake performance
(35% worse than other 2005 vans)
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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
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1.1% fail on
View to rear
- 1.1% fail on Mirrors
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0.48% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.48% fail on Windscreen
- 0.21% fail on Bonnet
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12% fail on
Steering
(94% worse than other 2005 vans)
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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
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1.2% fail on
Steering gear
- 1.2% fail on Steering rack
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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
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0.14% fail on
Steering play
- 0.14% fail on Steering rack
- 0.069% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.069% fail on Steering column
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11% fail on
Steering linkage components
(150% worse than other 2005 vans)
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7.3% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(45% better than other 2005 vans)
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1.9% fail on
Transmission
(57% better than other 2005 vans)
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1.9% fail on
Drive shafts
(50% better than other 2005 vans)
- 1.9% fail on Joints (49% better than other 2005 vans)
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0.069% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.069% fail on Joints
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1.9% fail on
Drive shafts
(50% better than other 2005 vans)
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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)
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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)
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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
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0.62% fail on
Doors
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0.34% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.27% fail on Door condition
- 0.069% fail on Catch
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0.14% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.14% fail on Door condition
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0.14% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.069% fail on Door condition
- 0.069% fail on Catch
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0.34% fail on
Driver's door
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0.41% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.41% fail on Engine mounting condition
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0.34% fail on
Body
- 0.21% fail on Other body component
- 0.14% fail on Panel
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0.34% fail on
Seats
- 0.21% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.21% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.21% fail on Bumpers
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0.14% fail on
Cabs
- 0.14% fail on Prescribed areas
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0.069% fail on
Towbar
- 0.069% fail on Other towbar components
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0.069% fail on
Load security
- 0.069% fail on Loading door
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1.9% fail on
Transmission
(57% better than other 2005 vans)
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6.8% fail on
Tyres
- 3.3% fail on Tread depth
- 3.2% fail on Condition
- 0.62% fail on Size/type
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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)
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1.2% fail on
Seat belts
(56% better than other 2005 vans)
- 1.2% fail on Condition
- 0.069% fail on Requirements
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0.21% fail on
Airbags
- 0.21% fail on Drivers airbag
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3.6% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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2.4% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(36% better than other 2005 vans)
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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
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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
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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
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2.3% fail on
Compression ignition
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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
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0.069% fail on
Noise suppression
- 0.069% fail on Undertray
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2.4% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(36% better than other 2005 vans)
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1.2% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 1.2% fail on Registration plates
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0.27% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.27% fail on Attachment
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0.14% fail on
Speedometer and speed limiter
- 0.14% fail on Speedometer
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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