Nissan Primastar
MOT data from 18,517 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 68.4%. Average mileage at test: 142,948 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 2,348 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 1,311 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 854 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 846 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 831 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 652 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 528 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 516 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 492 |
| parking brake inoperative on one side | 478 |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 875 | 67.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2004 | 1,453 | 67.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2005 | 1,777 | 68.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | |||
| 2006 | 1,997 | 69.3% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2007 | 2,401 | 68.3% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2008 | 1,713 | 68.2% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2009 | 1,355 | 70.3% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2010 | 815 | 65.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | |||
| 2011 | 1,826 | 67.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | |||
| 2012 | 1,229 | 67.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2013 | 1,356 | 69% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2014 | 1,651 | 68.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
86,629 mi
Median
113,011 mi
75th percentile
156,956 mi
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