2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Nissan Primera MOT pass rate and common faults

480 MOT tests in 2024. 53.8% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time53.8%
Failed or needed repairs46.3%
Typical mileage at test90,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 480 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect6.7%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.2%
  3. Stop lamp: not working4.8%
  4. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.5%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.5%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.5%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.3%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid3.3%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.1%
    19 marked dangerous
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics49.6%
  2. Brakes23.5%
  3. Suspension14.8%
  4. Emissions & leaks10.6%
  5. Body & chassis10.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.0%
  7. Tyres9.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags5.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.9%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn15.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.4%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.6%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.5%

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: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. 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 Primera?

In 2024, 53.8% of 2006 Nissan Primera cars passed their MOT first time, across 480 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

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

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Nissan Primera reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).