Nissan Primastar MOT Results
Registered in 200947.6% pass rate
from 999 tests in 2021
(17% worse than other 2009 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 2009 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
(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)
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4.3% fail on
Headlamps
- 4.0% fail on Headlamp
- 0.30% fail on Headlamp levelling device
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3.5% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.40% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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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)
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1.6% fail on
Direction indicators
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1.6% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.30% fail on Side repeaters
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1.6% fail on
Flashing type
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1.6% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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1.6% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 1.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
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1.6% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.80% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.80% fail on Horn
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0.30% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.20% fail on Position lamp
- 0.10% fail on Switch
- 0.30% fail on Rear reflectors
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0.10% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.10% fail on Main beam tell-tale
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22% fail on
Suspension
(23% worse than other 2009 vans)
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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
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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
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1.9% fail on
Springs
(61% better than other 2009 vans)
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1.9% fail on
Coil springs
- 1.9% fail on Coil spring
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1.9% fail on
Coil springs
- 1.6% fail on Wheel bearings
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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)
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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
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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
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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)
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0.10% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.10% fail on Ball joint
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11% fail on
Suspension arms
(83% worse than other 2009 vans)
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21% fail on
Brakes
(36% worse than other 2009 vans)
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12% fail on
Brake performance
(38% worse than other 2009 vans)
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10% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(80% worse than other 2009 vans)
- 10% fail on Rbt (sp) (83% worse than other 2009 vans)
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4.2% fail on
Parking brake performance
(93% worse than other 2009 vans)
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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)
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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)
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3.9% fail on
Rbt
(85% worse than other 2009 vans)
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2.5% fail on
Service brake performance
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2.5% fail on
Rbt
- 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.70% fail on Service brake imbalance
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2.5% fail on
Rbt
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1.1% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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1.1% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.70% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.40% fail on Service brake performance
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1.1% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.30% fail on Brake performance not tested
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10% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(80% worse than other 2009 vans)
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7.1% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(65% worse than other 2009 vans)
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4.1% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 4.1% fail on Brake pads
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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)
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1.8% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 1.7% fail on Brake discs
- 0.10% fail on Brake drums
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4.1% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 4.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
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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)
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0.60% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.60% fail on Lever
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0.30% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.30% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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0.20% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.20% fail on Pedal
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0.10% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.10% fail on Brake fluid
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0.10% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.10% fail on Other components
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12% fail on
Brake performance
(38% worse than other 2009 vans)
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14% fail on
Steering
(180% worse than other 2009 vans)
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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)
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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
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0.40% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.30% fail on Steering rack
- 0.10% fail on Operation
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13% fail on
Steering linkage components
(2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
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10% fail on
Visibility
- 4.9% fail on Washers
- 4.7% fail on Wipers
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0.70% fail on
View to rear
- 0.70% fail on Mirrors
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0.30% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.30% fail on Windscreen
- 0.10% fail on Bonnet
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6.7% fail on
Tyres
- 3.9% fail on Condition
- 3.1% fail on Tread depth
- 0.40% fail on Size/type
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6.4% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(31% better than other 2009 vans)
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2.4% fail on
Transmission
(42% better than other 2009 vans)
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2.4% fail on
Drive shafts
- 2.4% fail on Joints
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2.4% fail on
Drive shafts
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1.3% fail on
Doors
(130% worse than other 2009 vans)
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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)
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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)
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0.90% fail on
Front passenger's door
(2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
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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)
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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)
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0.30% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.20% fail on Tank
- 0.10% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
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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)
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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
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0.20% fail on
Chassis
- 0.20% fail on Chassis condition
- 0.20% fail on Bumpers
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0.10% fail on
Cabs
- 0.10% fail on Prescribed areas
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2.4% fail on
Transmission
(42% better than other 2009 vans)
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4.6% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(35% better than other 2009 vans)
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4.1% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(38% better than other 2009 vans)
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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
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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)
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3.8% fail on
Compression ignition
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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
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4.1% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(38% better than other 2009 vans)
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3.7% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 2.8% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (180% worse than other 2009 vans)
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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
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0.80% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.80% fail on Registration plates
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0.20% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.20% fail on Attachment
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0.10% fail on
Speedometer and speed limiter
- 0.10% fail on Speedometer