2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Nissan Primastar MOT pass rate and common faults

496 MOT tests in 2024. 47.8% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

71Well below average
Passed first time47.8%
Failed or needed repairs52.2%
Typical mileage at test118,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 496 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play13.9%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.1%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.7%
  4. Position lamp: not working6.0%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction5.6%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.6%
    36 marked dangerous
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.0%
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.6%
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.6%
  10. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics42.1%
  2. Suspension37.1%
  3. Brakes36.7%
  4. Steering17.1%
  5. Body & chassis11.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks8.1%
  7. Tyres7.9%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.8%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.3%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)7.7%

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 2013 Nissan Primastar?

In 2024, 47.8% of 2013 Nissan Primastar cars passed their MOT first time, across 496 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Nissan Primastar?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Nissan Primastar reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 71, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).