1999 · 25 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1999 Nissan Primera MOT pass rate and common faults

167 MOT tests in 2024. 57.5% passed first time, compared with 63.3% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time57.5%
Failed or needed repairs42.5%
Typical mileage at test92,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 167 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength10.8%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.8%
  3. Stop lamp: not working6.0%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.4%
  5. Position lamp: not working5.4%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.2%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.2%
  8. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.6%
  9. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.0%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics29.9%
  2. Brakes25.7%
  3. Suspension21.6%
  4. Body & chassis17.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks14.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.6%
  7. Tyres4.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine18.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.0%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases12.0%

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: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. 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 1999 Nissan Primera?

In 2024, 57.5% of 1999 Nissan Primera cars passed their MOT first time, across 167 tests. The average for all 25-year-old cars was 63.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1999 Nissan Primera?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1999 Nissan Primera reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).