2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Nissan Primastar MOT pass rate and common faults

1,041 MOT tests in 2024. 49.1% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time49.1%
Failed or needed repairs50.9%
Typical mileage at test150,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,041 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play10.1%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn9.6%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements8.6%
  4. Position lamp: not working6.0%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.1%
  6. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault4.6%
  7. Stop lamp: not working3.8%
  8. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.7%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value3.7%
    44 marked dangerous
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics48.6%
  2. Brakes38.8%
  3. Suspension36.7%
  4. Steering14.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.5%
  6. Body & chassis10.3%
  7. Seat belts & airbags6.1%
  8. Tyres5.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine27.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.8%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.3%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.3%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)13.1%

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 2006 Nissan Primastar?

In 2024, 49.1% of 2006 Nissan Primastar cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,041 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Nissan Primastar?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Nissan Primastar reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).