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Nissan Primestar MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Nissan Primestar. Check any Primestar by registration number below.

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60.0%

Avg Pass Rate

-21.2%

vs Nissan Avg

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Year Ranges

Below Average

Reliability

Nissan Primestar — MOT Reliability Overview

The Nissan Primestar has an average MOT pass rate of 60.0%, which is 21.2 percentage points below the Nissan brand average of 81.2%. This suggests the Primestar can be more maintenance-intensive than average. Pay close attention to the common failure points listed below if you are considering buying one.

Before buying a used Nissan Primestar, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Nissan Primestar performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 10 vehicles

60.0%Below Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Mileage at 5yr

176k mi

Other Nissan Models

Compare MOT reliability across Nissan models.

Nissan Skyline

92.4% pass rate

Nissan Patrol

74.5% pass rate

Nissan Vanette

41.8% pass rate

Nissan Qashqai (j10 )

93.3% pass rate

Nissan Serena

69.7% pass rate

Nissan Qashqai Tekna Dig-t Mhev

96.3% pass rate

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See detailed fault analysis for Nissan Primestar

Nissan Primestar — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Nissan Primestar MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Nissan Primestar?
The average MOT pass rate for the Nissan Primestar is 60.0% compared to the Nissan average of 81.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Nissan Primestar?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Nissan Primestar reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 60.0%, the Nissan Primestar is rated as "Below Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Nissan Primestar?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Nissan Primestar?
Typical mileage for the Nissan Primestar: 175,778 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Primestar to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Nissan Primestar's MOT History

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