Nissan Primastar MOT Results
Registered in 200746.9% pass rate
from 1,830 tests in 2021
(12% worse than other 2007 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 2007 vans and highlighted areas where the Nissan Primastar is unusually good or bad.
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23% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(14% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 8.4% fail on Stop lamp (34% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 7.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (45% worse than other 2007 vans)
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4.0% fail on
Headlamps
- 3.6% fail on Headlamp
- 0.22% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.16% fail on Dipswitch (3 times worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.055% fail on Matched pair
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3.7% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.55% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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2.3% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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2.3% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 2.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
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2.3% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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2.2% fail on
Hazard warning
(3 times worse than other 2007 vans)
- 2.2% fail on Switch (3 times worse than other 2007 vans)
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2.1% fail on
Direction indicators
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2.1% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.9% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.16% fail on Side repeaters (82% better than other 2007 vans)
- 0.11% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.055% fail on Switch
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2.1% fail on
Flashing type
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1.1% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.66% fail on Horn
- 0.33% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.11% fail on Trailer electrical socket
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0.44% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.38% fail on Position lamp
- 0.055% fail on Switch
- 0.38% fail on Rear reflectors
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0.055% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.055% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
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23% fail on
Suspension
(17% worse than other 2007 vans)
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10% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(39% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 3.8% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (100% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 3.1% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 1.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (82% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 1.1% fail on Ball joint
- 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.22% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (68% better than other 2007 vans)
- 0.16% fail on Linkage
- 0.055% fail on Anti-roll bar
- 0.055% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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10% fail on
Suspension arms
(54% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 8.9% fail on Ball joint (130% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 1.0% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.44% fail on Ball joint dust cover (68% better than other 2007 vans)
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3.0% fail on
Springs
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2.9% fail on
Coil springs
- 2.8% fail on Coil spring
- 0.11% fail on Mounting
- 0.11% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
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2.9% fail on
Coil springs
- 2.3% fail on Wheel bearings
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1.8% fail on
Macpherson strut
(5 times worse than other 2007 vans)
- 1.0% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.60% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.11% fail on Ball joint (12 times worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.055% fail on Macpherson strut
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1.0% fail on
Sub-frames
(150% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.66% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.22% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
- 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.055% fail on Sub-frame
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0.93% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.77% fail on Ball joint
- 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.87% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.27% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (92% better than other 2007 vans)
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0.11% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.055% fail on Ball joint
- 0.055% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.055% fail on
Axles
- 0.055% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
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10% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(39% worse than other 2007 vans)
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21% fail on
Brakes
(20% worse than other 2007 vans)
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12% fail on
Brake performance
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9.8% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(47% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 9.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (48% worse than other 2007 vans)
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4.5% fail on
Parking brake performance
(74% worse than other 2007 vans)
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4.3% fail on
Rbt
(69% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 3.9% fail on Parking brake performance (74% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.27% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 0.055% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.27% fail on
Plate brake tester
(2 times worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 0.11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (21 times worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.055% fail on Parking brake performance
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4.3% fail on
Rbt
(69% worse than other 2007 vans)
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3.0% fail on
Service brake performance
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2.9% fail on
Rbt
- 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.66% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.11% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.055% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.055% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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2.9% fail on
Rbt
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0.77% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(57% better than other 2007 vans)
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0.71% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(60% better than other 2007 vans)
- 0.44% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.33% fail on Service brake performance (68% better than other 2007 vans)
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0.055% fail on
Plate brake tester (sp)
- 0.055% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.71% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(60% better than other 2007 vans)
- 0.33% fail on Brake performance not tested
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9.8% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(47% worse than other 2007 vans)
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5.9% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(44% worse than other 2007 vans)
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3.7% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(47% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 3.7% fail on Brake pads (48% worse than other 2007 vans)
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1.5% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
(180% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 1.5% fail on Cable (2 times worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.16% fail on Lever
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1.0% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 1.0% fail on Brake discs
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3.7% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(47% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 5.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
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3.3% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(77% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 3.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system (89% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.16% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.055% fail on Electronic braking system
- 0.77% fail on Flexible brake hoses (130% worse than other 2007 vans)
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0.71% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.55% fail on Pedal
- 0.16% fail on Hand lever
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0.33% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.33% fail on Lever
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0.33% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.33% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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0.22% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.11% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.055% fail on Master cylinder
- 0.055% fail on Reservoirs
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12% fail on
Brake performance
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13% fail on
Steering
(110% worse than other 2007 vans)
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12% fail on
Steering linkage components
(160% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 12% fail on Track rod end (180% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.22% fail on Ball joint
- 0.11% fail on Steering arm (6 times worse than other 2007 vans)
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0.55% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.55% fail on Steering rack
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0.44% fail on
Power steering
- 0.22% fail on Operation
- 0.11% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.055% fail on Rams
- 0.055% fail on Other components
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0.33% fail on
Steering play
- 0.33% fail on Steering rack
- 0.11% fail on Steering wheel
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12% fail on
Steering linkage components
(160% worse than other 2007 vans)
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11% fail on
Visibility
- 6.0% fail on Wipers (31% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 4.5% fail on Washers
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0.60% fail on
View to rear
- 0.60% fail on Mirrors
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0.49% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.49% fail on Windscreen
- 0.16% fail on Bonnet
- 0.055% fail on Driver's view
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6.6% fail on
Tyres
- 3.2% fail on Tread depth
- 3.1% fail on Condition
- 0.60% fail on Size/type
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6.1% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(45% better than other 2007 vans)
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2.0% fail on
Transmission
(53% better than other 2007 vans)
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2.0% fail on
Drive shafts
(43% better than other 2007 vans)
- 1.9% fail on Joints (44% better than other 2007 vans)
- 0.055% fail on Bearing housing
- 0.055% fail on Belts
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2.0% fail on
Drive shafts
(43% better than other 2007 vans)
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1.3% fail on
Doors
(95% worse than other 2007 vans)
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0.98% fail on
Front passenger's door
(2 times worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.93% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.055% fail on Catch
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0.22% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.22% fail on Door condition
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0.11% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.11% fail on Door condition
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0.98% fail on
Front passenger's door
(2 times worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.77% fail on Exhaust system (69% better than other 2007 vans)
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0.66% fail on
Engine mounting
(2 times worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.49% fail on Engine mounting condition (190% worse than other 2007 vans)
- 0.16% fail on Bracket
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0.60% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.33% fail on Tank
- 0.27% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
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0.49% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
(74% better than other 2007 vans)
- 0.49% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (73% better than other 2007 vans)
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0.27% fail on
Chassis
(79% better than other 2007 vans)
- 0.27% fail on Chassis condition (79% better than other 2007 vans)
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0.22% fail on
Body
- 0.22% fail on Other body component
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0.22% fail on
Seats
- 0.16% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.055% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.16% fail on Bumpers
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0.055% fail on
Spare wheel
- 0.055% fail on Spare wheel condition
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0.055% fail on
Load security
- 0.055% fail on Loading door
- 0.055% fail on Undertray
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2.0% fail on
Transmission
(53% better than other 2007 vans)
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4.3% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 3.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (85% worse than other 2007 vans)
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1.3% fail on
Seat belts
(48% better than other 2007 vans)
- 0.93% fail on Condition
- 0.16% fail on Attachment
- 0.11% fail on Requirements
- 0.11% fail on Pre-tensioners (13 times worse than other 2007 vans)
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0.055% fail on
Airbags
- 0.055% fail on Drivers airbag
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4.0% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(35% better than other 2007 vans)
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3.8% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(32% better than other 2007 vans)
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2.6% fail on
Compression ignition
(38% better than other 2007 vans)
- 2.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.27% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (84% better than other 2007 vans)
- 0.27% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.055% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
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1.1% fail on
Spark ignition
- 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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2.6% fail on
Compression ignition
(38% better than other 2007 vans)
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0.22% fail on
Fluid leaks
(73% better than other 2007 vans)
- 0.16% fail on Engine oil leaks (75% better than other 2007 vans)
- 0.055% fail on Other leaks
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3.8% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(32% better than other 2007 vans)
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1.1% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 1.1% fail on Registration plates
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0.33% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.33% fail on Attachment