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Nissan Primera MOT pass rate and common problems

64.4% of Nissan Primeras passed the 2024 MOT (based on 3,222 first tests): 55.5% at the first attempt and 8.9% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 2 in 5 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 10% more often than normal: MOT Risk Index 109.5 (95% CI 105.3–113.7; 100 = normal).

Nissan Primera at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate64.4%incl. 8.9% fixed at the test centre20243222
Passed at the first attempt55.5%all first tests20243222
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 105.3–113.7)109.5index100 = normal for its age · rank 554 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)20243222
Biggest excess: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment54.3per 10038.1 same-age2019–202443260
Dangerous defects17.3per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202443260
Advisory items221.1per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202443260
strip · Nissan Primera · MOT Risk Index · 109.5 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Nissan Primera. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 554 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 513 and 595 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Nissan Primera index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank554of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age20243222
Best rank within its 95% interval513rankother models held where they are20243222
Worst rank within its 95% interval595rankother models held where they are20243222

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 111.5 to 109.5 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Nissan Primera MOT, and how often?

Nissan Primera MOTs fail most often on ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 54.3 per 100 tests, against 38.1 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 43,260).

bar · Nissan Primera · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 54.3 vs 38.1 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Primera: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment54.3per 10038.12019–202423501
Brakes27.6per 10023.82019–202411940
Suspension23.6per 10031.22019–202410216
Body, chassis, structure15.9per 10014.92019–20246858
Visibility12.3per 10012.72019–20245325
Noise, emissions and leaks11.1per 1009.22019–20244808

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 43,260 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Nissan Primera's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Nissan Primera advisories turn into fails more often than on the median model: lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment advisories became a fail at the next MOT 37.1% of the time.

funnel · Nissan Primera · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 37.1 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 37.1 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Primera: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment37.1% next failmedian model2019–20242652
Brakes20.3% next failmedian model2019–20248429
Body, chassis, structure19.8% next failmedian model2019–20242912
Suspension18.4% next failmedian model2019–20247757
Tyres12.0% next failmedian model2019–20247430
Steering9.9% next failmedian model2019–20241854
Noise, emissions and leaks9.9% next failmedian model2019–20243658
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems7.8% next failmedian model2019–2024730
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Identification of the vehicle4.8% next failmedian model2019–20241779
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–20241980

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,222 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Nissan Primera got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Nissan Primera MOTs flag brakes most: 54.8 advisories per 100 tests, against 34.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 43,260).

bar · Nissan Primera · Brakes · 54.8 vs 34.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Primera: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes54.8per 10034.72019–202423695
Suspension53.9per 10026.22019–202423296
Tyres42.6per 10039.72019–202418449
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment14.9per 1002.82019–20246454
Noise, emissions and leaks14.4per 1005.22019–20246238
Body, chassis, structure14.2per 1004.62019–20246154

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 43,260 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Nissan Primera?

For Nissan Primeras aged 15 to 19 whose last MOT was a fail, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 34.9% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 7,290).

bar · Nissan Primera · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass · 18.5 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Primera: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass18.5% next fail2019–20241510
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass10.5% next fail2019–20241510
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass8.9% next fail2019–20241510
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass6.6% next fail2019–20241510
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass6.0% next fail2019–20241510
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass4.8% next fail2019–20241510
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass4.6% next fail2019–20241510
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass3.1% next fail2019–20241510
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass2.5% next fail2019–20241510
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory27.4% next fail2019–20241961
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory14.8% next fail2019–20241961
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory12.5% next fail2019–20241961
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory8.9% next fail2019–20241961
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory8.7% next fail2019–20241961
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory7.3% next fail2019–20241961
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory5.3% next fail2019–20241961
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory4.4% next fail2019–20241961
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory3.8% next fail2019–20241961
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20241961
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20241961
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail36.4% next fail2019–20242851
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail17.6% next fail2019–20242851
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail16.2% next fail2019–20242851
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail11.8% next fail2019–20242851
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail11.5% next fail2019–20242851
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail10.6% next fail2019–20242851
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail9.5% next fail2019–20242851
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail7.5% next fail2019–20242851
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail5.1% next fail2019–20242851
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–20242851
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20242851
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass16.8% next fail2019–20243819
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass10.0% next fail2019–20243819
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass8.6% next fail2019–20243819
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass6.4% next fail2019–20243819
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass6.1% next fail2019–20243819
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass4.2% next fail2019–20243819
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass4.0% next fail2019–20243819
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass2.6% next fail2019–20243819
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass1.8% next fail2019–20243819
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20243819
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory27.2% next fail2019–20245531
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory13.6% next fail2019–20245531
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory12.9% next fail2019–20245531
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory9.5% next fail2019–20245531
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory9.4% next fail2019–20245531
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory7.3% next fail2019–20245531
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory6.6% next fail2019–20245531
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory3.8% next fail2019–20245531
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory3.1% next fail2019–20245531
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–20245531
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20245531
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail34.9% next fail2019–20247290
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail18.4% next fail2019–20247290
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail16.9% next fail2019–20247290
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail12.9% next fail2019–20247290
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail11.3% next fail2019–20247290
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail10.5% next fail2019–20247290
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail8.8% next fail2019–20247290
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail5.9% next fail2019–20247290
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail4.2% next fail2019–20247290
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.8% next fail2019–20247290
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–20247290
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a pass13.5% next fail2019–20241824
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a pass10.5% next fail2019–20241824
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a pass9.3% next fail2019–20241824
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a pass8.9% next fail2019–20241824
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a pass6.0% next fail2019–20241824
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a pass4.5% next fail2019–20241824
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a pass2.9% next fail2019–20241824
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a pass1.9% next fail2019–20241824
Steering, 20 years or older, after a pass0.8% next fail2019–20241824
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after an advisory18.4% next fail2019–20242242
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after an advisory15.7% next fail2019–20242242
Brakes, 20 years or older, after an advisory13.8% next fail2019–20242242
Suspension, 20 years or older, after an advisory13.8% next fail2019–20242242
Visibility, 20 years or older, after an advisory9.6% next fail2019–20242242
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after an advisory5.5% next fail2019–20242242
Tyres, 20 years or older, after an advisory4.3% next fail2019–20242242
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after an advisory4.1% next fail2019–20242242
Steering, 20 years or older, after an advisory1.7% next fail2019–20242242
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–20242242
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail23.4% next fail2019–20242807
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a fail21.8% next fail2019–20242807
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a fail19.8% next fail2019–20242807
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a fail19.4% next fail2019–20242807
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a fail12.6% next fail2019–20242807
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a fail9.3% next fail2019–20242807
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a fail7.2% next fail2019–20242807
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a fail6.3% next fail2019–20242807
Steering, 20 years or older, after a fail2.5% next fail2019–20242807
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after a fail1.2% next fail2019–20242807
Road wheels, 20 years or older, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20242807

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,222 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Nissan Primera get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Nissan Primera gets a dangerous defect more often than the UK average: 17.3 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. A dangerous defect means the vehicle should not be driven away until it is fixed. In the same tests, 121.9 major and 27.0 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Nissan Primera · Dangerous defects · 17.3 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 17.3 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Primera: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects17.3per 10011.22019–202443260

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 43,260 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Nissan Primera still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Nissan Primera go from 46.4% at age 18 (rough estimate: 479 tests, 95% interval 41.9–50.8%) to 47.1% at age 19, against 43.5% for all cars aged 19 (2024, n = 3,222).

line · Nissan Primera · Age 18 (rough estimate: 479 tests, 95% interval 41.9–50.8%) · 46.4 vs 43.9 · 2024
Age 18 (rough esti: 46.4. Age 19: 47.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Primera: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 18 (rough estimate: 479 tests, 95% interval 41.9–50.8%)46.4% failed first time43.92024479
Age 1947.1% failed first time43.52024684

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,222 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Nissan Primera compare with cars of its own age and size?

At every age shown, Nissan Primeras fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 14, where they fail more often: 49.6% against 40.8% (2024, n = 3,945).

line · Nissan Primera · Age 13 · 47.3 vs 38.9 · 2024
Age 13: 47.3. Age 20: 46.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Primera: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1347.3% fail38.920241691
Age 1449.6% fail40.820243945
Age 1547.7% fail42.320245042
Age 1648.0% fail43.120245679
Age 1746.2% fail43.520245763
Age 1846.7% fail43.620244858
Age 1945.3% fail43.220243661
Age 2046.3% fail42.420243031

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,222 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Nissan Primera years should I avoid?

Nissan Primera build years range from index 93.9 to 101.6 against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 3,222).

bar · Nissan Primera · Build year 1998 (rough estimate: 1,174 tests, 95% interval 87.8–104.1) · 96 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Primera: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 1998 (rough estimate: 1,174 tests, 95% interval 87.8–104.1)96index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241174
Build year 1999 (rough estimate: 1,787 tests, 95% interval 87.8–100.9)94.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241787
Build year 2000 (rough estimate: 1,136 tests, 95% interval 91.4–108.4)99.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241136
Build year 2001 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 2,071 tests, 95% interval 87.8–99.9)93.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242071
Build year 2002101.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244284
Build year 200398.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–20245170
Build year 200496.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–20246676
Build year 200598.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–20248875
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2006 (better for its age)95.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–20245884

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,222 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Nissan Primera MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Nissan Primera MOT: about £182 (up to about £346 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 3,222).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Nissan Primera · Expected repair bill · 182.1 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Primera: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill182.1GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue3222
Estimated range lower182.1GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue3222
Estimated range upper346.0GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue3222
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)76.0GBP expected contribution140price catalogue3222
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)42.5GBP expected contribution180price catalogue3222
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)41.4GBP expected contribution150price catalogue3222
Noise, emissions and leaks: Exhaust rear silencer22.2GBP expected contribution200price catalogue3222

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 3,222 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Nissan Primera more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 4 fail less often for their age than the Nissan Primera and 4 as often or more. The Nissan Primera has an MOT Risk Index of 109.5, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 3,222).

bar · Nissan Primera · Nissan Primera (this model) · 109.5 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Primera: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Nissan Primera (this model)109.5index100 = normal20243222
Alfa Romeo 159106.8index109.520243404
Peugeot 406113.1index109.520243046
Renault Koleos107.9index109.520244163
Peugeot 306111.4index109.520244111
Chevrolet Orlando114.1index109.520243839
Hyundai Coupe112.5index109.520245941
Vauxhall Astravan108.2index109.520247830
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Peugeot 407109.1index109.520248915

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,222 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Nissan Primera normally do?

At age 19, the median Nissan Primera had covered 91,336 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 70,157 to 118,037 miles (2024, n = 684).

line · Nissan Primera · Age 18 median (rough estimate) · 90230 vs baseline · 2024
Age 18 median (rou: 90230. Age 19 P75: 118037. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Primera: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 18 median (rough estimate)90230miles2024479
Age 18 P25 (rough estimate)68425miles2024479
Age 18 P75 (rough estimate)111995miles2024479
Age 19 median91336miles2024684
Age 19 P2570157miles2024684
Age 19 P75118037miles2024684

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,222 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Nissan Primera MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 15+, 29.5% of Nissan Primeras with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 50.7% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 382). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Nissan Primera · Age 15+, <40k miles (rough estimate: 112 tests, 95% interval 21.8–38.5%) · 29.5 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Primera: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 15+, <40k miles (rough estimate: 112 tests, 95% interval 21.8–38.5%)29.5% failed first time2024112
Age 15+, 40-70k miles37.8% failed first time2024574
Age 15+, 70-100k miles48.6% failed first time2024897
Age 15+, 100-140k miles49.4% failed first time2024763
Age 15+, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 270 tests, 95% interval 44.8–56.7%)50.7% failed first time2024270

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,222 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Nissan Primera last?

40.8% of Nissan Primeras tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 7.1% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 17,605).

line · Nissan Primera · 100,000 miles · 40.8 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 40.8. 200,000 miles (rou: 0.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Primera: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles40.8% of tested cars202417605
150,000 miles7.1% of tested cars20243075
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 403 tests, 95% interval 0.8–1.0%)0.9% of tested cars2024403

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,222 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Nissan Primera driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Nissan Primera index is 108.5, against 107.2 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 3,222).

slope · Nissan Primera · Age and mileage adjusted index · 108.5 vs 107.2 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 107.2 vs 108.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Primera: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index108.5index107.22019–20243222

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,222 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Nissan Primera fuel fails its MOT less?

All Nissan Primeras tested were petrol: 44.5% failed first time (2024, n = 2,949).

bar · Nissan Primera · Petrol · 44.5 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Primera: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol44.5% fail first timeother fuels20242949

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,222 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Nissan Primera engine is best?

No Nissan Primera engine band clearly fails less or more for its age: the capacity bands are within 5 index points of each other or their 95% intervals overlap (2024, n = 3,222).

bar · Nissan Primera · Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre · 96.3 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Primera: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre96.3index vs model norm100 = model average20249622
Petrol 1.5–1.8 litre100.2index vs model norm100 = model average202427942
Diesel over 2.0 litre (rough estimate: 4,745 tests, 95% interval 102.7–108.7)105.7index vs model norm100 = model average20244745
Diesel 1.8–2.0 litre (rough estimate: 247 tests, 95% interval 92.6–120.4)106.4index vs model norm100 = model average2024247

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,222 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Nissan Primera fail its MOT most?

Nissan Primera fails first-time MOTs most in Kirkcaldy (KY): 66.4% against 46.3% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 143).

First-time failure rates for the Nissan Primera range from 33.8% in the Croydon (CR) postcode area to 56.0% in the Bristol (BS) postcode area, before allowing for age: a wider spread by area than for the typical model.

map · Nissan Primera · Kirkcaldy (KY) (rough estimate: 143 tests, 95% interval 58.3–73.7%) · 66.4 vs 44.5 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 38%. 53%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Primera: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Kirkcaldy (KY) (rough estimate: 143 tests, 95% interval 58.3–73.7%)66.4% fail first time44.52024143
Dundee (DD) (rough estimate: 110 tests, 95% interval 55.3–72.9%)64.5% fail first time44.52024110
Lincoln (LN) (rough estimate: 227 tests, 95% interval 55.6–68.2%)62.1% fail first time44.52024227
Enfield (EN) (rough estimate: 413 tests, 95% interval 24.9–33.6%)29.1% fail first time44.52024413
Croydon (CR)33.8% fail first time44.52024809
Uxbridge (UB)37.8% fail first time44.52024577
Truro (TR) (rough estimate: 181 tests, 95% interval 54.1–68.1%)61.3% fail first time44.52024181
Sunderland (SR) (rough estimate: 131 tests, 95% interval 52.5–69.0%)61.1% fail first time44.52024131
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Plymouth (PL) (rough estimate: 336 tests, 95% interval 54.8–65.2%)60.1% fail first time44.52024336
Exeter (EX) (rough estimate: 381 tests, 95% interval 54.8–64.6%)59.8% fail first time44.52024381
Inverness (IV) (rough estimate: 114 tests, 95% interval 50.5–68.2%)59.6% fail first time44.52024114
York (YO) (rough estimate: 335 tests, 95% interval 54.1–64.5%)59.4% fail first time44.52024335
Aberdeen (AB) (rough estimate: 110 tests, 95% interval 49.7–67.8%)59.1% fail first time44.52024110
Hull (HU) (rough estimate: 230 tests, 95% interval 51.8–64.4%)58.3% fail first time44.52024230
Dorchester (DT) (rough estimate: 186 tests, 95% interval 50.3–64.4%)57.5% fail first time44.52024186
Bath (BA) (rough estimate: 359 tests, 95% interval 51.7–61.8%)56.8% fail first time44.52024359
Torquay (TQ) (rough estimate: 243 tests, 95% interval 50.5–62.9%)56.8% fail first time44.52024243
Salisbury (SP) (rough estimate: 113 tests, 95% interval 47.4–65.4%)56.6% fail first time44.52024113
Bristol (BS)56.0% fail first time44.52024778
Edinburgh (EH) (rough estimate: 320 tests, 95% interval 50.1–61.0%)55.6% fail first time44.52024320
Gloucester (GL) (rough estimate: 489 tests, 95% interval 49.6–58.4%)54.0% fail first time44.52024489
Swansea (SA) (rough estimate: 294 tests, 95% interval 47.7–59.0%)53.4% fail first time44.52024294
Portsmouth (PO)53.3% fail first time44.52024755
Cardiff (CF) (rough estimate: 406 tests, 95% interval 48.3–58.0%)53.2% fail first time44.52024406
Stoke-on-Trent (ST) (rough estimate: 254 tests, 95% interval 47.0–59.2%)53.1% fail first time44.52024254
Taunton (TA) (rough estimate: 316 tests, 95% interval 47.0–58.0%)52.5% fail first time44.52024316
Lancaster (LA) (rough estimate: 214 tests, 95% interval 45.7–58.9%)52.3% fail first time44.52024214
Preston (PR) (rough estimate: 406 tests, 95% interval 47.4–57.0%)52.2% fail first time44.52024406
Warrington (WA) (rough estimate: 480 tests, 95% interval 47.6–56.5%)52.1% fail first time44.52024480
Falkirk (FK) (rough estimate: 127 tests, 95% interval 43.4–60.5%)52.0% fail first time44.52024127
Northampton (NN) (rough estimate: 425 tests, 95% interval 46.8–56.2%)51.5% fail first time44.52024425
Carlisle (CA) (rough estimate: 177 tests, 95% interval 44.1–58.7%)51.4% fail first time44.52024177
Hereford (HR) (rough estimate: 113 tests, 95% interval 42.2–60.3%)51.3% fail first time44.52024113
Motherwell (ML) (rough estimate: 139 tests, 95% interval 42.9–59.2%)51.1% fail first time44.52024139
Swindon (SN) (rough estimate: 371 tests, 95% interval 45.9–56.0%)50.9% fail first time44.52024371
Bolton (BL) (rough estimate: 240 tests, 95% interval 44.5–57.1%)50.8% fail first time44.52024240
Newport (NP) (rough estimate: 271 tests, 95% interval 44.6–56.5%)50.5% fail first time44.52024271
Stockport (SK) (rough estimate: 286 tests, 95% interval 44.2–55.8%)50% fail first time44.52024286
Chester (CH) (rough estimate: 485 tests, 95% interval 45.5–54.3%)49.9% fail first time44.52024485
Cleveland (TS) (rough estimate: 313 tests, 95% interval 44.3–55.3%)49.8% fail first time44.52024313
Doncaster (DN) (rough estimate: 474 tests, 95% interval 45.3–54.3%)49.8% fail first time44.52024474
Brighton (BN)49.7% fail first time44.52024714
Ipswich (IP)49.6% fail first time44.52024593
Glasgow (G) (rough estimate: 420 tests, 95% interval 44.8–54.3%)49.5% fail first time44.52024420
Milton Keynes (MK)49.5% fail first time44.52024507
Blackpool (FY) (rough estimate: 209 tests, 95% interval 42.6–56.0%)49.3% fail first time44.52024209
Nottingham (NG)49.3% fail first time44.52024532
Darlington (DL) (rough estimate: 196 tests, 95% interval 42.1–55.9%)49.0% fail first time44.52024196
Redhill (RH) (rough estimate: 485 tests, 95% interval 44.4–53.3%)48.9% fail first time44.52024485
Canterbury (CT) (rough estimate: 393 tests, 95% interval 43.9–53.8%)48.9% fail first time44.52024393
Leeds (LS) (rough estimate: 287 tests, 95% interval 43.1–54.5%)48.8% fail first time44.52024287
Norwich (NR)48.4% fail first time44.52024568
Bournemouth (BH)48.3% fail first time44.52024625
Cambridge (CB) (rough estimate: 296 tests, 95% interval 42.3–53.7%)48.0% fail first time44.52024296
Colchester (CO) (rough estimate: 372 tests, 95% interval 42.8–52.9%)47.9% fail first time44.52024372
Peterborough (PE)47.5% fail first time44.52024882
Southampton (SO)47.3% fail first time44.52024524
Paisley (PA) (rough estimate: 108 tests, 95% interval 38.1–56.6%)47.2% fail first time44.52024108
Worcester (WR) (rough estimate: 200 tests, 95% interval 40.2–53.9%)47% fail first time44.52024200
Stevenage (SG) (rough estimate: 246 tests, 95% interval 40.6–53.0%)46.8% fail first time44.52024246
Bradford (BD) (rough estimate: 223 tests, 95% interval 39.8–52.7%)46.2% fail first time44.52024223
Watford (WD) (rough estimate: 249 tests, 95% interval 40.1–52.4%)46.2% fail first time44.52024249
Blackburn (BB) (rough estimate: 270 tests, 95% interval 40.1–51.9%)45.9% fail first time44.52024270
Newcastle (NE)45.5% fail first time44.52024571
Derby (DE) (rough estimate: 313 tests, 95% interval 39.9–50.9%)45.4% fail first time44.52024313
Guildford (GU)45.2% fail first time44.52024502
London E (E)45.1% fail first time44.520241000
Tonbridge (TN)45.0% fail first time44.52024627
Liverpool (L)44.9% fail first time44.52024603
Coventry (CV) (rough estimate: 438 tests, 95% interval 40.2–49.4%)44.8% fail first time44.52024438
Oxford (OX)44.7% fail first time44.52024571
Birmingham (B)44.6% fail first time44.520241159
Walsall (WS) (rough estimate: 190 tests, 95% interval 37.3–51.3%)44.2% fail first time44.52024190
London SW (SW) (rough estimate: 433 tests, 95% interval 38.6–47.9%)43.2% fail first time44.52024433
Harrow (HA)43.1% fail first time44.52024689
Wakefield (WF) (rough estimate: 298 tests, 95% interval 37.5–48.6%)43.0% fail first time44.52024298
Oldham (OL) (rough estimate: 219 tests, 95% interval 36.5–49.5%)42.9% fail first time44.52024219
Sheffield (S)42.9% fail first time44.52024732
Manchester (M)42.7% fail first time44.52024759
Medway (ME) (rough estimate: 464 tests, 95% interval 38.0–47.0%)42.5% fail first time44.52024464
London W (W) (rough estimate: 234 tests, 95% interval 35.7–48.3%)41.9% fail first time44.52024234
Llandudno (LL) (rough estimate: 391 tests, 95% interval 36.9–46.6%)41.7% fail first time44.52024391
Twickenham (TW)41.5% fail first time44.52024509
Hemel Hempstead (HP) (rough estimate: 353 tests, 95% interval 36.3–46.6%)41.4% fail first time44.52024353
Dudley (DY) (rough estimate: 259 tests, 95% interval 35.5–47.4%)41.3% fail first time44.52024259
Wolverhampton (WV) (rough estimate: 235 tests, 95% interval 35.2–47.7%)41.3% fail first time44.52024235
London SE (SE)41.2% fail first time44.520241246
St Albans (AL) (rough estimate: 246 tests, 95% interval 35.1–47.3%)41.1% fail first time44.52024246
Reading (RG)41.0% fail first time44.52024580
Chelmsford (CM)40.8% fail first time44.52024510
Crewe (CW) (rough estimate: 150 tests, 95% interval 33.1–48.7%)40.7% fail first time44.52024150
Leicester (LE)40.7% fail first time44.52024610
Shrewsbury (SY) (rough estimate: 173 tests, 95% interval 33.4–47.9%)40.5% fail first time44.52024173
Bromley (BR) (rough estimate: 334 tests, 95% interval 35.3–45.8%)40.4% fail first time44.52024334
Kingston upon Thames (KT)40.3% fail first time44.52024511
London N (N)40.1% fail first time44.52024825
London NW (NW) (rough estimate: 491 tests, 95% interval 35.9–44.5%)40.1% fail first time44.52024491
Slough (SL) (rough estimate: 386 tests, 95% interval 35.1–44.9%)39.9% fail first time44.52024386
Sutton (SM) (rough estimate: 212 tests, 95% interval 33.3–46.3%)39.6% fail first time44.52024212
Luton (LU) (rough estimate: 289 tests, 95% interval 34.0–45.2%)39.5% fail first time44.52024289
Durham (DH) (rough estimate: 179 tests, 95% interval 32.3–46.4%)39.1% fail first time44.52024179
Kilmarnock (KA) (rough estimate: 110 tests, 95% interval 30.5–48.4%)39.1% fail first time44.52024110
Wigan (WN) (rough estimate: 294 tests, 95% interval 33.4–44.5%)38.8% fail first time44.52024294
Ilford (IG) (rough estimate: 376 tests, 95% interval 33.8–43.6%)38.6% fail first time44.52024376
Dartford (DA)38.5% fail first time44.52024512
Romford (RM)38.4% fail first time44.52024620
Southend-on-Sea (SS)38.1% fail first time44.52024569

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,222 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Nissan Primera rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Nissan Primera MOTs record corrosion failures at 1.4 times the national rate: 1.04% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 2,626).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Nissan Primera · Salt belt susceptibility · 1.4 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 1.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Primera: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility1.4ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers2626

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 3,222 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Nissan Primera ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 18.4% of Nissan Primeras tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Nissan Primera · Likely compliant · 18.4 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Primera: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant18.4% estimate20243222

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,222 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Nissan Primera?

Of failed Nissan Primera MOTs, 32.2% were retested the same day and a further 63.2% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 13,339).

bar · Nissan Primera · Same-day retest · 32.2 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Primera: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest32.2%failed initial tests2019–202413339
Retest within 10 days63.2%failed initial tests2019–202413339
Clean MOT streak17.7%observed chains2019–20247264
Repeat advisory44.5%observed chains2019–20247264
Decreasing odometer1.8% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–20249768

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,222 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Nissan Primera?

Nissan Primeras aged 14 to 14 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 37.5% of tests, against 55.4% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 927).

bullet · Nissan Primera · Low-use first-time failure · 37.5 vs 55.4 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 37.5 vs 55.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Primera: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure37.5%55.42019–2024927
Low-use gap-17.9percentage points8–12k miles2019–2024927

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,222 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Nissan Primera fails, does it fail again?

44.9% of Nissan Primeras that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 37.3% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 3,587). The failure most likely to come back is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 40.6% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Nissan Primera · Repeat after fail · 44.9 vs 37.3 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 44.9 vs 37.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Primera: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail44.9%37.32019–20243587

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,222 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Nissan Primera faults come together?

On Nissan Primeras, road Wheels and steering failures turn up together 6.9 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 25).

Nissan Primera: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Road Wheels + Steering (rough estimate: 25 tests, 95% interval 4.5–10.2)6.9liftexpected joint rate202425
Road Wheels + Tyres (rough estimate: 30 tests, 95% interval 2.6–5.4)3.8liftexpected joint rate202430
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks3.7liftexpected joint rate20241457
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 29 tests, 95% interval 2.4–5.2)3.6liftexpected joint rate202429
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 100 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.9)3.2liftexpected joint rate2024100
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 75 tests, 95% interval 2.5–4.0)3.2liftexpected joint rate202475
Brakes + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 51 tests, 95% interval 2.3–4.1)3.1liftexpected joint rate202451
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 74 tests, 95% interval 2.4–3.8)3.0liftexpected joint rate202474
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 44 tests, 95% interval 2.1–3.8)2.8liftexpected joint rate202444
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (rough estimate: 202 tests, 95% interval 2.4–3.2)2.8liftexpected joint rate2024202
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension2.7liftexpected joint rate2024835
Road Wheels + Suspension (rough estimate: 41 tests, 95% interval 1.9–3.6)2.7liftexpected joint rate202441
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 432 tests, 95% interval 2.4–2.9)2.6liftexpected joint rate2024432
Steering + Suspension2.6liftexpected joint rate2024559
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 414 tests, 95% interval 2.4–2.9)2.6liftexpected joint rate2024414
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 209 tests, 95% interval 2.2–2.9)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024209
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 116 tests, 95% interval 2.1–3.0)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024116
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 95 tests, 95% interval 2.0–3.1)2.5liftexpected joint rate202495
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks2.5liftexpected joint rate20241284
Brakes + Steering2.5liftexpected joint rate2024575
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems2.5liftexpected joint rate2024816
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 121 tests, 95% interval 2.0–3.0)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024121
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 31 tests, 95% interval 1.7–3.5)2.5liftexpected joint rate202431
Brakes + Suspension2.4liftexpected joint rate20242380
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 67 tests, 95% interval 1.9–3.1)2.4liftexpected joint rate202467
Steering + Tyres (rough estimate: 271 tests, 95% interval 2.1–2.7)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024271
Suspension + Tyres2.3liftexpected joint rate20241100
Brakes + Tyres2.3liftexpected joint rate20241165
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 482 tests, 95% interval 2.1–2.5)2.3liftexpected joint rate2024482
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (rough estimate: 263 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.6)2.3liftexpected joint rate2024263
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems2.3liftexpected joint rate20241280
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension2.3liftexpected joint rate20241098
Road Wheels + Visibility (rough estimate: 23 tests, 95% interval 1.4–3.4)2.2liftexpected joint rate202423
Tyres + Visibility2.2liftexpected joint rate2024708
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks2.2liftexpected joint rate20241920
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres2.2liftexpected joint rate2024552
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering2.2liftexpected joint rate2024846
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres2.2liftexpected joint rate20241850
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes2.2liftexpected joint rate20241739
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility2.1liftexpected joint rate2024700
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems2.1liftexpected joint rate2024540
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension2.1liftexpected joint rate20241584
Body, chassis, structure + Steering (rough estimate: 375 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.3)2.1liftexpected joint rate2024375
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility2.1liftexpected joint rate20242318
Steering + Visibility (rough estimate: 303 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.3)2.1liftexpected joint rate2024303
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.1liftexpected joint rate20243636
Brakes + Visibility2.0liftexpected joint rate20241341
Identification of the vehicle + Steering (rough estimate: 22 tests, 95% interval 1.3–3.1)2.0liftexpected joint rate202422
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension2.0liftexpected joint rate20243315
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility2.0liftexpected joint rate20241003
Suspension + Visibility1.9liftexpected joint rate20241193
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres1.9liftexpected joint rate2024755
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment1.8liftexpected joint rate20242458
Road Wheels + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)16tests with both202416

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,222 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Nissan Primera had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns matched to the Nissan Primera; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Nissan Primera: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched4campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register3222

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 3,222 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Nissan Primera cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Nissan Primeras tested at age 18, about 46 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate); at age 19, about 47 (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).

Nissan Primera: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 18 (rough estimate: 479 tests, 95% interval 41.9–50.8%)46.4% fail first time2024479
Age 19 (rough estimate: 684 tests, 95% interval 43.4–50.8%)47.1% fail first time2024684

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,222 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Nissan Primera fail inspections in other countries too?

In Finland, 42.7% of Nissan Primeras failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 26.3% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 8,601 inspections).

Inspections abroad point the same way: in Norway, Finland and the Netherlands the Nissan Primera also fails more often than the national average.

bullet · Nissan Primera · Norway · 46.4 vs 33.7 · 2024 by country
Norway: 46.4 vs 33.7. Finland: 42.7 vs 26.3. Netherlands: 71 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Primera: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Norway46.4% failed33.72024 by country711
Finland42.7% failed26.32024 by country8601
Netherlands71% failed50.82024 by country1658

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 3,222 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Nissan Primera MOT matter?

Nissan Primeras fail first time most in February (48.4%, against 30.0% for all cars that month) and least in June (43.8%) (2024, n = 3,222).

line · Nissan Primera · January · 47.7 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 47.7. December: 44.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Primera: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January47.7% fail first time31.120244121
February48.4% fail first time30.020243780
March47.8% fail first time28.320244400
April46.6% fail first time29.820242496
May47.0% fail first time28.820242772
June43.8% fail first time28.120243300
July45.6% fail first time29.320243577
August45.3% fail first time29.220243767
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September45.4% fail first time28.220244113
October46.3% fail first time30.320244275
November46.6% fail first time30.620243926
December44.8% fail first time29.320242733

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,222 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

What have dealers been told about the Nissan Primera? (US market)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 211 of 761 models). 3,222 initial Nissan Primera tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: NHTSA, US market; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 3,222 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 3,222 initial Nissan Primera tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 3,222 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Nissan Primera MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/nissan-primera/

How the MOT Risk Index and every figure on this page are calculated: methodology.

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Nissan Primera MOT: quick answers

What is the Nissan Primera first-time MOT pass rate?

55.5% of first attempts passed in 2024 (3,222 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 3,222 primary tests: 44.51% failed first time and 64.4% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 109.5 is shown separately.