Nissan Primera MOT data by year
The Nissan Primera appears in 29,458 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 1990–2023. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension, and its overall pass rate is 72.5%.
29,458
MOT tests analysed
72.5%
Pass rate
27.6%
Fail rate
1990–2023
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1,145 | 72.8% | 27.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2004 | 4,515 | 72.8% | 27.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2005 | 6,271 | 72.2% | 27.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2006 | 4,368 | 72.8% | 27.2% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 18.1% | 5,333 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.5% | 3,375 |
| 3 | Suspension | 10.2% | 3,011 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.4% | 2,172 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 6.2% | 1,818 |
| 6 | Visibility | 5.8% | 1,713 |
| 7 | Tyres | 5.2% | 1,536 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 4.2% | 1,226 |
Methodology & source. Based on 29,458 MOT tests. 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.