2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Nissan Primera MOT pass rate and common faults

161 MOT tests in 2024. 62.1% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time62.1%
Failed or needed repairs37.9%
Typical mileage at test80,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 161 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.5%
  2. Stop lamp: not working6.2%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.0%
  4. Position lamp: not working3.1%
  5. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.1%
  6. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting2.5%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.5%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics22.4%
  2. Suspension19.3%
  3. Body & chassis14.9%
  4. Brakes11.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.7%
  7. Tyres3.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.4%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.2%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength8.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. 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 2001 Nissan Primera?

In 2024, 62.1% of 2001 Nissan Primera cars passed their MOT first time, across 161 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Nissan Primera?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; stop lamp: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2001 Nissan Primera reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).