Nissan Primera MOT Results
Registered in 200653.2% pass rate
from 2,109 tests in 2017
(11% worse than other 2006 cars)
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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Primera is unusually good or bad.
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26% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(22% worse than other 2006 cars)
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11% fail on
Position lamps
(90% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 6.3% fail on Front lamps (34% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 5.7% fail on Rear lamps (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.19% fail on All position lamps (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 7.3% fail on Headlamp aim (33% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 6.3% fail on Stop lamp (34% worse than other 2006 cars)
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5.5% fail on
Headlamps
(46% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 5.4% fail on Headlamp (50% worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.095% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.047% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.047% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 3.8% fail on Registration plate lamp (37% better than other 2006 cars)
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3.2% fail on
Direction indicators
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3.2% fail on
Flashing type
- 2.3% fail on Individual lamps
- 0.62% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.38% fail on All direction indicators
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3.2% fail on
Flashing type
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1.6% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(98% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Fog lamp (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.095% fail on Tell tale
- 1.1% fail on Battery (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.90% fail on Horn (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.095% fail on Electrical wiring
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0.047% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.047% fail on Lamp
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11% fail on
Position lamps
(90% worse than other 2006 cars)
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15% fail on
Suspension
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6.1% fail on
Suspension arms
(65% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 5.8% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (66% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Attachment
- 0.095% fail on Condition
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3.5% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 2.2% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (33% better than other 2006 cars)
- 1.00% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.24% fail on Linkage condition
- 0.14% fail on Attachment
- 0.047% fail on Condition
- 2.1% fail on Front suspension joints (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Drive shafts
(36% better than other 2006 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Front drive shafts
(38% better than other 2006 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Constant velocity joints (38% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.095% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.095% fail on Drive shafts
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1.8% fail on
Front drive shafts
(38% better than other 2006 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 1.8% fail on Condition
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1.5% fail on
Coil springs
(69% better than other 2006 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Condition (70% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.047% fail on Location
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1.3% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.90% fail on Front (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Rear
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0.24% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.24% fail on Condition
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0.095% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.095% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.095% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.047% fail on
Axles
- 0.047% fail on Swivel joints/housing
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0.047% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 0.047% fail on Component mounting
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6.1% fail on
Suspension arms
(65% worse than other 2006 cars)
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14% fail on
Brakes
(25% worse than other 2006 cars)
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6.4% fail on
Brake performance
- 4.1% fail on Parking brake performance (35% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Rear wheels
- 1.2% fail on Front wheels
- 0.52% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.24% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.14% fail on Brake performance not tested
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5.8% fail on
Hub components
(75% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 5.1% fail on Brake pads (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.95% fail on Brake discs
- 0.19% fail on Brake calipers
- 0.095% fail on Brake back plates
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3.7% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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3.4% fail on
Components
- 3.0% fail on Pipes (39% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.57% fail on Hoses
- 0.52% fail on Leaks (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
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3.4% fail on
Components
- 1.4% fail on ABS (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.28% fail on
Parking brake
(62% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Condition
- 0.24% fail on Restricted movement
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0.14% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.095% fail on Lever (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.047% fail on Pivot
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0.047% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.047% fail on
Pedal
- 0.047% fail on Condition
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0.047% fail on
Pedal
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6.4% fail on
Brake performance
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9.8% fail on
Tyres
- 5.6% fail on Tread depth
- 4.3% fail on Condition
- 0.52% fail on Size/type
- 0.047% fail on Valve stem
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9.0% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(32% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 6.2% fail on Wipers (71% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Washers
- 0.33% fail on Windscreen
- 0.28% fail on Mirrors
- 0.047% fail on Bonnet
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7.2% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(65% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 5.0% fail on Exhaust system (96% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 3.5% fail on Emissions (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.85% fail on Emissions not tested (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.19% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.14% fail on Cap
- 0.047% fail on Tank
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5.5% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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4.9% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 4.4% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.43% fail on Drivers airbag (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.095% fail on Passengers airbag (11 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.76% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.71% fail on Condition
- 0.047% fail on Prescribed areas
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4.9% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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2.8% fail on
Steering
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1.5% fail on
Power steering
(4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.66% fail on Other components (8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Pipes and hoses (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Operation
- 0.19% fail on Rams (18 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.095% fail on Pump (8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Steering system
(52% better than other 2006 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Track rod end (43% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Ball joint
- 0.047% fail on Steering box
- 0.047% fail on Steering rack
- 0.047% fail on Drag link end
- 0.14% fail on Locking devices (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.047% fail on Steering operation
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1.5% fail on
Power steering
(4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.43% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(59% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Body condition
- 0.095% fail on Engine mountings
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0.095% fail on
Doors
- 0.095% fail on Passengers other
- 0.047% fail on Body security
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0.43% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.43% fail on Registration plate
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0.28% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.24% fail on Attachment
- 0.047% fail on Condition
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Nissan Primera (2002 - 2006)
Different looking, but a bit smaller than a Mondeo or Vectra.