Nissan Primera MOT Results

Registered in 1998
57.1% pass rate
from 385 tests in 2021
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 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Primera is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 11% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (130% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.78% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.78% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.0% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.52% fail on Anti-roll bars (79% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.52% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.52% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.26% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.26% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 14% fail on Body, chassis, structure (48% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Exhaust system (82% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Transmission
      • 3.9% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.9% fail on Joints
      • 0.52% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.52% fail on Joints
    • 2.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 2.1% fail on Chassis
      • 2.1% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.52% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.52% fail on Seats
      • 0.52% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.26% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.26% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.26% fail on Cabs
      • 0.26% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 8.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt
          • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.78% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt
          • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.52% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.78% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.78% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.26% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.26% fail on Cable
    • 0.26% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.26% fail on Lever
    • 0.26% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.26% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.26% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.26% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.26% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.3% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.3% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.26% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.52% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.26% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.26% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.26% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.26% fail on Switch
    • 0.26% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.26% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.26% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 7.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.9% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.8% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.26% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.26% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.26% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.26% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.26% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 6.0% fail on Visibility
    • 3.9% fail on Wipers
    • 2.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.26% fail on View to rear
      • 0.26% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.9% fail on Seat belts
      • 4.4% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.78% fail on Condition
    • 0.52% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 3.9% fail on Tyres
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 2.1% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.0% fail on Steering (71% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.26% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.26% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.26% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.26% fail on Power steering
      • 0.26% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 0.78% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.78% fail on Registration plates

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