Nissan Primastar: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was a recorded failure area in 20.7% of Nissan Primastar MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2007, 2008 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 10,240 | 20.5% |
| 2008 | 6,888 | 20.4% |
| 2009 | 5,766 | 19.9% |
| 2010 | 3,242 | 18.9% |
| 2011 | 6,980 | 18.5% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.