Nissan Primera MOT Results

Registered in 1999
55.3% pass rate
from 425 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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Primera is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Brakes
    • 12% fail on Brake performance (56% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 7.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 7.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (140% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.5% fail on Parking brake performance (190% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 2.8% fail on Parking brake performance (180% worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.71% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.47% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (170% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Brake pads (150% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.94% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.94% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.24% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.24% fail on Lever
    • 1.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 1.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.71% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.47% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.47% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.24% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.24% fail on Lever
  • 16% fail on Body, chassis, structure (63% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Transmission (130% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 6.6% fail on Drive shafts (150% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 6.6% fail on Joints (150% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 3.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure (98% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (100% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Chassis
      • 0.94% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.94% fail on Bumpers (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Body
      • 0.47% fail on Panel
      • 0.24% fail on Other body component
    • 0.47% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.24% fail on Hose
      • 0.24% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.24% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.24% fail on Carrier
    • 0.24% fail on Doors
      • 0.24% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.24% fail on Door condition
    • 0.24% fail on Floor
    • 0.24% fail on Seats
      • 0.24% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.24% fail on Cabs
      • 0.24% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 14% fail on Suspension
    • 8.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (66% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.47% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.24% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.71% fail on Linkage
      • 0.47% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.94% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.71% fail on Springs
      • 0.71% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.71% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.47% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.47% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.24% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.24% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.24% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.24% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.2% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.47% fail on Horn
    • 0.71% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.71% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.71% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.24% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.24% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.24% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.24% fail on Switch
    • 0.24% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.24% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.24% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 8.0% fail on Visibility
    • 5.4% fail on Wipers
    • 4.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.24% fail on Bonnet
  • 8.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.8% fail on Spark ignition
        • 5.6% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.9% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.24% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.24% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.24% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
  • 4.0% fail on Tyres
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.94% fail on Size/type (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  • 2.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.9% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.24% fail on Attachment
      • 0.24% fail on Condition
    • 0.47% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.24% fail on Airbags
      • 0.24% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 1.9% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.6% fail on Steering
    • 0.94% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.71% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.71% fail on Power steering
      • 0.47% fail on Other components
      • 0.24% fail on Rams
    • 0.24% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.24% fail on Operation
  • 0.71% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.47% fail on Attachment
    • 0.24% fail on Hubs

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