MOT failure data · 2025
Nissan Primastar MOT problems
Across every Nissan Primastar that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was ball joint ball joint excessively worn, on 6.58% of failure items. The broadest problem area was suspension at 23.88%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.
Most common Nissan Primastar MOT failures
| # | Recorded defect | Area | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball joint ball joint excessively worn | Suspension | 6.58% |
| 2 | Track rod end ball joint has excessive play | Steering | 5.62% |
| 3 | Position lamp not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4.08% |
| 4 | Rbt (sp) efficiency below requirements | Brakes | 3.89% |
| 5 | Rigid brake pipes excessively corroded | Brakes | 3.58% |
| 6 | Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 2.86% |
| 7 | Pins and bushes pin or bush excessively worn | Suspension | 2.77% |
| 8 | Stop lamp not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 2.58% |
| 9 | Joints constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | Body, chassis, structure | 2.57% |
| 10 | Registration plate lamp(s) inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 2.45% |
Shares are of all recorded failure items for this model, so they sum to less than 100% — a single failed test often records several defects, and the long tail below the top 10 is not shown.
What this means if you are buying one
Use it as a viewing checklist. If you are looking at a Nissan Primastar, these are the areas worth inspecting and worth asking about — and worth reading the car's own MOT history for, since a defect that keeps reappearing as an advisory is a better signal than any model-wide average.
The MOT record also has hard limits: it does not check the engine, clutch or gearbox, and it says nothing about outstanding finance, insurance write-off history, stolen markers or whether the mileage is genuine. Our used Nissan Primastar buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.
Checking a specific Nissan Primastar?
Enter its registration for finance, write-off, stolen, mileage and keeper history.
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Nissan Primastar MOT FAQs
What does a Nissan Primastar most commonly fail its MOT on?
The single most recorded defect on Nissan Primastar cars failing their 2025 MOT was "ball joint ball joint excessively worn", appearing on 6.58% of failure items.
Does this mean my Nissan Primastar will fail?
No. This is what testers recorded across every Nissan Primastar that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The Nissan Primastar passed 56.79% of its initial tests.
How do I see a specific Nissan Primastar's MOT history?
Enter its registration on our free MOT history check to see that car's own test results, advisories and recorded mileages.
See also: Nissan Primastar MOT pass rate · used Nissan Primastar buying guide · free MOT history check
Defect counts from the DVSA MOT Anonymised test-item data for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, failure items only — advisories and minor defects excluded), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.