Nissan Primera MOT Results

Registered in 2001
55.1% pass rate
from 372 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 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Primera is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.9% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.54% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.54% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.1% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.54% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.54% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.54% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.54% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.27% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.27% fail on Side repeaters
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 8.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.6% fail on Service brake performance (76% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 5.4% fail on Rbt
          • 4.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.27% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.81% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.81% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.81% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.81% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.81% fail on Rbt
          • 0.81% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.9% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 1.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.3% fail on Flexible brake hoses (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.27% fail on Pedal
  • 14% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 3.2% fail on Chassis (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Chassis condition (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 3.2% fail on Transmission
      • 2.7% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.7% fail on Joints
      • 0.54% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.54% fail on Joints
    • 3.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 3.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.27% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 1.3% fail on Bumpers (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Body (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Panel
      • 0.54% fail on Other body component
      • 0.27% fail on Body condition
    • 0.54% fail on Floor (7 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.27% fail on Pipe
    • 0.27% fail on Doors
      • 0.27% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.27% fail on Door condition
  • 9.9% fail on Suspension (39% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.6% fail on Suspension arms (69% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.27% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.1% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (74% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.27% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.1% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.81% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.27% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.27% fail on Springs
      • 0.27% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.27% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.27% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.27% fail on Other suspension component
  • 8.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 8.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 5.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.7% fail on Emissions not tested (130% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.81% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.54% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.27% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
  • 7.0% fail on Visibility
    • 4.8% fail on Wipers
    • 2.4% fail on Washers
    • 0.27% fail on View to rear
      • 0.27% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.2% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.27% fail on Condition
    • 2.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 4.6% fail on Tyres
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.27% fail on Size/type
  • 2.2% fail on Steering
    • 1.3% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.81% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.54% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.27% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.27% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.27% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.27% fail on Power steering
      • 0.27% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 0.54% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.54% fail on Registration plates

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