Nissan Primastar MOT Results
Registered in 201144.7% pass rate
from 1,138 tests in 2021
(31% worse than other 2011 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 2011 vans and highlighted areas where the Nissan Primastar is unusually good or bad.
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25% fail on
Suspension
(55% worse than other 2011 vans)
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12% fail on
Suspension arms
(130% worse than other 2011 vans)
- 9.4% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
- 3.3% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.26% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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7.2% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 2.9% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 2011 vans)
- 0.88% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.88% fail on Ball joint
- 0.44% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
- 0.18% fail on Anti-roll bar
- 0.088% fail on Linkage
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3.3% fail on
Springs
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3.3% fail on
Coil springs
- 3.1% fail on Coil spring
- 0.18% fail on Mounting (6 times worse than other 2011 vans)
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3.3% fail on
Coil springs
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2.7% fail on
Macpherson strut
(7 times worse than other 2011 vans)
- 1.7% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (10 times worse than other 2011 vans)
- 0.97% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2011 vans)
- 0.088% fail on Macpherson strut
- 2.6% fail on Wheel bearings (79% worse than other 2011 vans)
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1.3% fail on
Other suspension component
(170% worse than other 2011 vans)
- 1.1% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
- 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2011 vans)
- 0.79% fail on Shock absorbers
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0.35% fail on
Axles
(3 times worse than other 2011 vans)
- 0.35% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2011 vans)
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0.26% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2011 vans)
- 0.18% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
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12% fail on
Suspension arms
(130% worse than other 2011 vans)
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21% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 7.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (45% worse than other 2011 vans)
- 6.2% fail on Stop lamp
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3.6% fail on
Headlamps
- 3.4% fail on Headlamp
- 0.18% fail on Headlamp levelling device
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3.0% fail on
Hazard warning
(8 times worse than other 2011 vans)
- 3.0% fail on Switch (8 times worse than other 2011 vans)
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2.5% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.44% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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2.1% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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2.1% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 2.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
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2.1% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.88% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.88% fail on Horn
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0.62% fail on
Direction indicators
(78% better than other 2011 vans)
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0.62% fail on
Flashing type
(78% better than other 2011 vans)
- 0.44% fail on Individual direction indicators (77% better than other 2011 vans)
- 0.18% fail on Side repeaters (79% better than other 2011 vans)
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0.62% fail on
Flashing type
(78% better than other 2011 vans)
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0.44% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.44% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.26% fail on Rear reflectors
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0.088% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.088% fail on Position lamp
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0.088% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.088% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
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21% fail on
Brakes
(52% worse than other 2011 vans)
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15% fail on
Brake performance
(110% worse than other 2011 vans)
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11% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(130% worse than other 2011 vans)
- 11% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 2011 vans)
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5.3% fail on
Parking brake performance
(190% worse than other 2011 vans)
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5.2% fail on
Rbt
(190% worse than other 2011 vans)
- 4.8% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
- 0.35% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.088% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.088% fail on Parking brake performance
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5.2% fail on
Rbt
(190% worse than other 2011 vans)
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3.3% fail on
Service brake performance
(54% worse than other 2011 vans)
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3.3% fail on
Rbt
(57% worse than other 2011 vans)
- 3.1% fail on Service brake performance (83% worse than other 2011 vans)
- 0.44% fail on Service brake imbalance
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3.3% fail on
Rbt
(57% worse than other 2011 vans)
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1.8% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(90% worse than other 2011 vans)
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1.8% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(95% worse than other 2011 vans)
- 1.4% fail on Service brake performance (140% worse than other 2011 vans)
- 0.62% fail on Service brake imbalance
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1.8% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(95% worse than other 2011 vans)
- 0.26% fail on Brake performance not tested
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11% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(130% worse than other 2011 vans)
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5.7% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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3.2% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 3.2% fail on Brake pads
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1.8% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
(3 times worse than other 2011 vans)
- 1.7% fail on Cable (5 times worse than other 2011 vans)
- 0.088% fail on Lever
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1.1% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 1.1% fail on Brake discs
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3.2% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 5.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (69% worse than other 2011 vans)
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1.1% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 0.97% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.088% fail on Electronic stability control
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0.35% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.18% fail on Pedal
- 0.18% fail on Hand lever
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0.35% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.35% fail on Lever
- 0.35% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.35% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.35% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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0.088% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.088% fail on Brake fluid
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15% fail on
Brake performance
(110% worse than other 2011 vans)
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15% fail on
Steering
(2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
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15% fail on
Steering linkage components
(2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
- 14% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
- 0.35% fail on Ball joint
- 0.088% fail on Locking devices
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0.26% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.26% fail on Steering rack
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0.26% fail on
Steering play
- 0.26% fail on Steering rack
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0.088% fail on
Power steering
- 0.088% fail on Operation
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15% fail on
Steering linkage components
(2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
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12% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(78% worse than other 2011 vans)
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9.8% fail on
Transmission
(170% worse than other 2011 vans)
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9.5% fail on
Drive shafts
(190% worse than other 2011 vans)
- 9.4% fail on Joints (190% worse than other 2011 vans)
- 0.088% fail on Flexible couplings
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0.35% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.35% fail on Joints
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9.5% fail on
Drive shafts
(190% worse than other 2011 vans)
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1.5% fail on
Doors
(2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
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1.3% fail on
Front passenger's door
(7 times worse than other 2011 vans)
- 1.3% fail on Door condition (7 times worse than other 2011 vans)
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0.18% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.18% fail on Door condition
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0.088% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.088% fail on Door condition
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1.3% fail on
Front passenger's door
(7 times worse than other 2011 vans)
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0.44% fail on
Seats
- 0.35% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.088% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.35% fail on Exhaust system
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0.35% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.18% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.088% fail on Tank
- 0.088% fail on Pipe
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0.088% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
- 0.088% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 0.088% fail on Bumpers
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0.088% fail on
Body
- 0.088% fail on Other body component
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9.8% fail on
Transmission
(170% worse than other 2011 vans)
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11% fail on
Visibility
(33% worse than other 2011 vans)
- 6.0% fail on Wipers (60% worse than other 2011 vans)
- 4.4% fail on Washers
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0.88% fail on
View to rear
- 0.88% fail on Mirrors
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0.53% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.53% fail on Windscreen
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5.4% fail on
Tyres
- 3.4% fail on Tread depth
- 2.1% fail on Condition
- 0.26% fail on Size/type
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5.2% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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5.2% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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3.7% fail on
Compression ignition
- 2.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.97% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
- 0.088% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
- 0.088% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
- 0.088% fail on Emissions not tested
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1.5% fail on
Spark ignition
- 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (98% worse than other 2011 vans)
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3.7% fail on
Compression ignition
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5.2% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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2.6% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 1.6% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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1.1% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.97% fail on Condition
- 0.088% fail on Requirements
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1.1% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 1.1% fail on Registration plates
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0.35% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.35% fail on Attachment
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0.088% fail on
Speedometer and speed limiter
- 0.088% fail on Speedometer
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0.088% fail on
Seat belt installation check
- 0.088% fail on Anchorages