2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Nissan Primastar MOT pass rate and common faults

411 MOT tests in 2024. 42.8% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

72Well below average
Passed first time42.8%
Failed or needed repairs57.2%
Typical mileage at test138,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 411 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play11.9%
  2. Position lamp: not working8.3%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded8.0%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn8.0%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements7.3%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value5.8%
    26 marked dangerous
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.6%
  8. Stop lamp: not working5.4%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.4%
  10. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics47.4%
  2. Suspension44.0%
  3. Brakes42.6%
  4. Steering15.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.2%
  6. Body & chassis9.7%
  7. Tyres9.7%
  8. Emissions & leaks7.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded22.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.8%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.5%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)8.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2010 Nissan Primastar?

In 2024, 42.8% of 2010 Nissan Primastar cars passed their MOT first time, across 411 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Nissan Primastar?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; position lamp: not working; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Nissan Primastar reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 72, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).