Nissan Primera: body, structure & corrosion MOT failures
Body, structure & corrosion was a recorded failure area in 7.4% of Nissan Primera MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 1997, 2004 cars.
The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair cost: £200–£1,500+ (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Body, structure & corrosion failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1,145 | 11.8% |
| 2004 | 4,515 | 6.2% |
| 2006 | 4,368 | 5.8% |
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.