Nissan Primastar MOT Results

Registered in 2007
46.9% pass rate
from 1,830 tests in 2021
(12% worse than other 2007 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 2007 vans and highlighted areas where the Nissan Primastar is unusually good or bad.

  • 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)
    • 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
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.55% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 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)
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 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
    • 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.66% fail on Horn
      • 0.33% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.11% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.44% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.38% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.055% fail on Switch
    • 0.38% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.055% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.055% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 23% fail on Suspension (17% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 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
    • 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)
    • 3.0% fail on Springs
      • 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
    • 2.3% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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)
    • 0.11% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.055% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.055% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.055% fail on Axles
      • 0.055% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 21% fail on Brakes (20% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 12% fail on Brake performance
      • 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)
      • 4.5% fail on Parking brake performance (74% worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 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)
        • 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
      • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.66% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 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)
      • 0.77% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (57% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 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)
        • 0.055% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.055% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.33% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (44% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 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)
      • 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
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs
    • 5.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 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)
    • 0.71% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.55% fail on Pedal
      • 0.16% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.33% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.33% fail on Lever
    • 0.33% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.33% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.22% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.11% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.055% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.055% fail on Reservoirs
  • 13% fail on Steering (110% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 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)
    • 0.55% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.55% fail on Steering rack
    • 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
    • 0.33% fail on Steering play
      • 0.33% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.11% fail on Steering wheel
  • 11% fail on Visibility
    • 6.0% fail on Wipers (31% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 4.5% fail on Washers
    • 0.60% fail on View to rear
      • 0.60% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.49% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.49% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.16% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.055% fail on Driver's view
  • 6.6% fail on Tyres
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.60% fail on Size/type
  • 6.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (45% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 2.0% fail on Transmission (53% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 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
    • 1.3% fail on Doors (95% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 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
      • 0.22% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.22% fail on Door condition
      • 0.11% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
    • 0.77% fail on Exhaust system (69% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 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
    • 0.60% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.33% fail on Tank
      • 0.27% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 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)
    • 0.27% fail on Chassis (79% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.27% fail on Chassis condition (79% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.22% fail on Body
      • 0.22% fail on Other body component
    • 0.22% fail on Seats
      • 0.16% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.055% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.16% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.055% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.055% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.055% fail on Load security
      • 0.055% fail on Loading door
    • 0.055% fail on Undertray
  • 4.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (85% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 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)
    • 0.055% fail on Airbags
      • 0.055% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 4.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (35% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 3.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (32% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 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
      • 1.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 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
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.33% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.33% fail on Attachment