Nissan Primastar MOT Results

Registered in 2009
47.6% pass rate
from 999 tests in 2021
(17% worse than other 2009 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 2009 vans and highlighted areas where the Nissan Primastar is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (17% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 9.7% fail on Stop lamp (57% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 5.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.30% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.40% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Hazard warning (4 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Switch (4 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 1.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.30% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.6% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.80% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.80% fail on Horn
    • 0.30% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.20% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.10% fail on Switch
    • 0.30% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.10% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.10% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 22% fail on Suspension (23% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 11% fail on Suspension arms (83% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 9.6% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint dust cover (77% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.10% fail on Suspension arm
    • 8.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (37% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 3.3% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 2.9% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (100% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (180% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.60% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.9% fail on Springs (61% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.9% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.6% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.4% fail on Macpherson strut (3 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.90% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.50% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 1.0% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.70% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.20% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (7 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.10% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.60% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.40% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.20% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.50% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.20% fail on Axles
      • 0.20% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.20% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (89% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.10% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint
  • 21% fail on Brakes (36% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 12% fail on Brake performance (38% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 10% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (80% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 10% fail on Rbt (sp) (83% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 4.2% fail on Parking brake performance (93% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt (85% worse than other 2009 vans)
          • 3.5% fail on Parking brake performance (86% worse than other 2009 vans)
          • 0.40% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.30% fail on Plate brake tester (4 times worse than other 2009 vans)
          • 0.20% fail on Parking brake performance (7 times worse than other 2009 vans)
          • 0.10% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.70% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.70% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.40% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.30% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 7.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (65% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 4.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 4.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 2.4% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (3 times worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 1.8% fail on Cable (3 times worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.50% fail on Lever (4 times worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.20% fail on Linkage (6 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.7% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.10% fail on Brake drums
    • 4.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.8% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.90% fail on Flexible brake hoses (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.60% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.60% fail on Lever
    • 0.30% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.30% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.20% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.20% fail on Pedal
    • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.10% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.10% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.10% fail on Other components
  • 14% fail on Steering (180% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 13% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 13% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.90% fail on Power steering
      • 0.70% fail on Operation (3 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.20% fail on Other components
      • 0.10% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.10% fail on Pump
    • 0.40% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.30% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.10% fail on Operation
  • 10% fail on Visibility
    • 4.9% fail on Washers
    • 4.7% fail on Wipers
    • 0.70% fail on View to rear
      • 0.70% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.30% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.30% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.10% fail on Bonnet
  • 6.7% fail on Tyres
    • 3.9% fail on Condition
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.40% fail on Size/type
  • 6.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (31% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 2.4% fail on Transmission (42% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 2.4% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.4% fail on Joints
    • 1.3% fail on Doors (130% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.90% fail on Front passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.90% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.50% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.30% fail on Door condition
        • 0.20% fail on Catch (15 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.70% fail on Engine mounting (4 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.70% fail on Engine mounting condition (5 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.60% fail on Seats
      • 0.40% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.30% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.50% fail on Exhaust system (76% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.30% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.20% fail on Tank
      • 0.10% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.30% fail on Body
      • 0.20% fail on Other body component
      • 0.10% fail on Panel
    • 0.30% fail on Undertray (9 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.20% fail on Integral vehicle structure (81% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.10% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.10% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.20% fail on Chassis
      • 0.20% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.20% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.10% fail on Cabs
      • 0.10% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 4.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (35% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (38% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 3.8% fail on Compression ignition
        • 3.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.40% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (81% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.30% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.30% fail on Spark ignition (79% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.30% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (75% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.50% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.30% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.10% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 3.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.8% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (180% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.80% fail on Condition
      • 0.30% fail on Requirements (3 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment
  • 0.80% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.80% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.20% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.20% fail on Attachment
  • 0.10% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.10% fail on Speedometer