1997 Nissan Primera MOT Results

Nissan Primera, registered in 1997

44.9% pass rate

from 8,689 tests between October 2010 and September 2011

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 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Primera is unusually good or bad.

29% fail on Lighting and signalling
- 8.4% fail on Registration plate
- 7.7% fail on Position lamps (15% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 7.4% fail on Front lamps (26% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.32% fail on Rear lamps (56% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.14% fail on All position lamps
- 7.5% fail on Headlamp aim (12% better than other 1997 cars)
- 6.2% fail on Direction indicators (72% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 6.2% fail on Flashing type (72% worse than other 1997 cars)
    - 3.4% fail on Individual lamps (99% worse than other 1997 cars)
    - 2.3% fail on Direction indicators (85% worse than other 1997 cars)
    - 0.61% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.012% fail on Tell tales
  - 0.012% fail on Semaphore
    - 0.012% fail on Arm
- 6.1% fail on Stop lamp
- 5.2% fail on Headlamps
  - 5.1% fail on Headlamp (14% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.035% fail on Matched pair
  - 0.012% fail on Switch
- 1.1% fail on Fog lamp (43% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 1.1% fail on Fog lamp (41% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.13% fail on Tell tale
  - 0.012% fail on Switch
- 0.24% fail on Horn (72% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Hazard warning
  - 0.092% fail on Switch
  - 0.081% fail on Lamp
- 0.046% fail on Rear reflectors
24% fail on Brakes (8.4% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 12% fail on Brake performance
  - 6.8% fail on Parking brake performance
  - 5.4% fail on Rear wheels (13% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 3.7% fail on Front wheels (22% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (47% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.023% fail on Brake operation
- 9.1% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 9.0% fail on Components
    - 6.1% fail on Pipes
    - 3.4% fail on Hoses (18% worse than other 1997 cars)
    - 0.13% fail on Reservoirs
    - 0.012% fail on Valves
  - 0.22% fail on Leaks
  - 0.023% fail on Operation (87% better than other 1997 cars)
- 5.5% fail on ABS (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Hub components
  - 2.8% fail on Brake pads (34% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.40% fail on Brake discs (49% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.17% fail on Brake calipers
  - 0.023% fail on Brake linings
  - 0.012% fail on Wheel cylinder
- 1.3% fail on Parking brake (39% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 1.3% fail on Condition (39% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.33% fail on Restricted movement
- 0.18% fail on Mechanical components (60% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.092% fail on Lever (160% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.081% fail on Cable (79% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.012% fail on Linkage
  - 0.012% fail on Pivot
- 0.081% fail on Service brake control components (77% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.081% fail on Pedal (77% better than other 1997 cars)
    - 0.046% fail on Condition (77% better than other 1997 cars)
    - 0.035% fail on Anti-slip (77% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  - 0.035% fail on Components
    - 0.035% fail on Pipes
    - 0.012% fail on Hoses
- 0.023% fail on Prescribed areas (86% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.012% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
  - 0.012% fail on Master cylinder / servo mounting
- 0.012% fail on Additional braking devices
- 0.012% fail on Hand operated control valves
  - 0.012% fail on Operation
22% fail on Suspension (10% better than other 1997 cars)
- 9.9% fail on Drive shafts (70% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 9.9% fail on Front drive shafts (70% worse than other 1997 cars)
    - 9.8% fail on Constant velocity joints (70% worse than other 1997 cars)
    - 0.058% fail on Couplings
- 6.7% fail on Prescribed areas
  - 6.0% fail on Component mounting (22% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.54% fail on Subframe mounting (54% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.33% fail on Spring mounting
- 3.5% fail on Suspension arms (32% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 3.5% fail on Pins / bushes (29% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.035% fail on Condition (75% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.012% fail on Attachment
- 2.9% fail on Front suspension joints (65% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (64% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 1.1% fail on Linkage (56% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.14% fail on Pins / bushes (82% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.023% fail on Attachment (91% better than other 1997 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Wheel bearings (61% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.78% fail on Front
  - 0.24% fail on Rear (87% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.97% fail on Shock absorbers (56% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.97% fail on Condition (56% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Coil springs (91% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.24% fail on Condition (93% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.069% fail on Location
- 0.24% fail on Front suspension locking devices (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Macpherson strut (80% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Condition (80% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.046% fail on Radius arms (83% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.035% fail on Pins / bushes (87% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.012% fail on Condition
- 0.035% fail on Axles
  - 0.023% fail on Swivel joints / housing
  - 0.012% fail on King pins
- 0.023% fail on Trailing arms (96% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.023% fail on Attachment
- 0.023% fail on Panhard rods
  - 0.012% fail on Condition
  - 0.012% fail on Pins / bushes
- 0.023% fail on Sub-frames (94% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.023% fail on Pins / bushes (90% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Leaf springs
  - 0.012% fail on Securing bolts
- 0.012% fail on Fluid suspension
  - 0.012% fail on Operation
- 0.012% fail on Tie bars / rods
  - 0.012% fail on Pins / bushes
13% fail on Driver's view of the road
- 8.0% fail on Wipers (19% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 4.0% fail on Washers (23% better than other 1997 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Windscreen
- 0.98% fail on Mirrors (33% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Bonnet
11% fail on Tyres
- 7.9% fail on Tread depth
- 3.1% fail on Condition (17% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Size / type
- 0.023% fail on Valve stem
11% fail on Fuel and exhaust (22% better than other 1997 cars)
- 8.7% fail on Exhaust system (20% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 3.8% fail on Spark ignition (45% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 3.8% fail on Catalyst (45% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.012% fail on Non catalyst
- 0.39% fail on Fuel system (68% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.20% fail on Cap (56% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.10% fail on System (80% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.081% fail on Pipe
  - 0.023% fail on Hose
- 0.25% fail on Compression ignition (60% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.23% fail on Turbo (53% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.023% fail on Non turbo (84% better than other 1997 cars)
5.4% fail on Seat belts
- 4.4% fail on Prescribed areas (16% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.98% fail on Condition (45% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Requirements
- 0.012% fail on Attachment
3.5% fail on Body and structure (24% better than other 1997 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Body condition
- 1.2% fail on Vehicle structure
  - 1.2% fail on Chassis
- 0.14% fail on Body security
- 0.081% fail on Doors (87% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.046% fail on Passengers front (86% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.023% fail on Passengers other
  - 0.012% fail on Drivers
- 0.046% fail on Seats (83% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.046% fail on Drivers (83% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Load security
  - 0.035% fail on Bootlid
- 0.023% fail on Spare wheel
- 0.012% fail on Load security (class v)
3.1% fail on Steering (41% better than other 1997 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Steering system (64% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.55% fail on Track rod end (79% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.46% fail on Steering rack (55% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.38% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.17% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    - 0.17% fail on Steering pivot point (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.012% fail on Steering damper
  - 0.012% fail on Lock stop
  - 0.012% fail on Steering arm
- 1.2% fail on Power steering (120% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.58% fail on Pipes and hoses (160% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.43% fail on Other components (130% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.13% fail on Operation
  - 0.081% fail on Rams
  - 0.058% fail on Pump
  - 0.012% fail on Drive system
- 0.35% fail on Locking devices (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Steering operation
- 0.023% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.012% fail on Steering control
  - 0.012% fail on Steering wheel
2.3% fail on Registration plates and VIN
- 2.3% fail on Registration plate
0.17% fail on Road wheels (71% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Attachment (57% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.046% fail on Condition (85% better than other 1997 cars)
0.058% fail on Towbars
- 0.035% fail on Vehicle structure
- 0.023% fail on Towbar

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