Nissan Primera MOT Results

Registered in 2004

54.2% pass rate

from 1,136 tests in 2021

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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Primera is unusually good or bad.

21% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (22% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 8.7% fail on Headlamps (62% worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 8.4% fail on Headlamp (65% worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 0.44% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 5.3% fail on Stop lamp
- 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.79% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 3.4% fail on Direction indicators
  - 3.4% fail on Flashing type
    - 2.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 1.9% fail on Side repeaters (96% worse than other 2004 cars)
    - 0.18% fail on All direction indicators
- 1.7% fail on Electrical equipment (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 0.70% fail on Battery(ies)
  - 0.70% fail on Horn
  - 0.18% fail on Electrical wiring
  - 0.088% fail on Trailer electrical socket
- 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (51% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.88% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.88% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.88% fail on Rear fog lamp
13% fail on Brakes
- 8.5% fail on Brake performance
  - 5.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 5.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 3.9% fail on Service brake performance
    - 3.9% fail on Rbt
      - 3.3% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.97% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 2.0% fail on Rbt
      - 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance
      - 0.088% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      - 0.088% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 0.79% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.79% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.70% fail on Service brake imbalance
      - 0.26% fail on Service brake performance
- 4.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 3.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (65% worse than other 2004 cars)
    - 3.3% fail on Brake pads (66% worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 0.62% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.62% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.26% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.18% fail on Cable
    - 0.088% fail on Linkage
- 1.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (60% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.62% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.62% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.53% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.35% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  - 0.18% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
- 0.18% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.18% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
  - 0.18% fail on Other components (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.088% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.088% fail on Lever
- 0.088% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.088% fail on Brake fluid
13% fail on Suspension (28% better than other 2004 cars)
- 6.2% fail on Suspension arms
  - 3.3% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 2.6% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.88% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.088% fail on Suspension arm
- 4.5% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 2.4% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 0.70% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.62% fail on Linkage
  - 0.35% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (77% better than other 2004 cars)
  - 0.26% fail on Anti-roll bar
  - 0.18% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
  - 0.088% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.088% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 1.8% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.70% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.44% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.18% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.088% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.53% fail on Springs (88% better than other 2004 cars)
  - 0.53% fail on Coil springs (88% better than other 2004 cars)
    - 0.53% fail on Coil spring (87% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.44% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (81% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.088% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.088% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.088% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.088% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
9.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 4.6% fail on Exhaust system
- 2.5% fail on Transmission
  - 2.4% fail on Drive shafts
    - 2.4% fail on Joints
  - 0.088% fail on Prop shafts
    - 0.088% fail on Joints
- 0.88% fail on Doors
  - 0.44% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.44% fail on Door condition
  - 0.26% fail on Driver's door
    - 0.26% fail on Door condition
  - 0.18% fail on Front passenger's door
    - 0.18% fail on Door condition
- 0.70% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.62% fail on Tank (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 0.088% fail on Hose
- 0.53% fail on Engine mounting (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 0.53% fail on Engine mounting condition (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Body
  - 0.44% fail on Other body component
  - 0.088% fail on Panel
- 0.18% fail on Seats
  - 0.18% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.088% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 0.088% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 0.088% fail on Chassis
  - 0.088% fail on Chassis condition
- 0.088% fail on Bumpers
- 0.088% fail on Boot lid
  - 0.088% fail on Boot lid condition
8.1% fail on Tyres (30% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 4.7% fail on Condition (68% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Tread depth
- 0.70% fail on Size/type (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
7.0% fail on Visibility
- 4.6% fail on Wipers
- 2.6% fail on Washers
- 0.088% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.088% fail on Windscreen
6.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 6.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 5.8% fail on Spark ignition
    - 3.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 2.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 0.088% fail on Emission control equipment
      - 0.088% fail on NOx sensor
  - 0.97% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.35% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    - 0.26% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 0.18% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    - 0.18% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.26% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.26% fail on Engine oil leaks
4.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (52% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 3.9% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.97% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.88% fail on Condition
  - 0.18% fail on Prescribed areas (82% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.088% fail on Airbags
  - 0.088% fail on Drivers airbag
3.6% fail on Steering
- 2.4% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 1.9% fail on Track rod end
  - 0.35% fail on Locking devices (9 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 0.088% fail on Ball joint
- 1.2% fail on Power steering (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 0.79% fail on Other components (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 0.18% fail on Pipes and hoses
  - 0.18% fail on Rams (10 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 0.088% fail on Operation
  - 0.088% fail on Pump
- 0.35% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.35% fail on Steering rack
0.53% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.53% fail on Registration plates
0.44% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.44% fail on Attachment
0.088% fail on Seat belt installation check
- 0.088% fail on Belt(s)/padding