Nissan Primastar
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 13 years from 18,019 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
67%
Total Tests
18,019
Best Year
2009 (69%)
Years Covered
13
About the Nissan Primastar
The Nissan Primastar has been tested 18,019 times in 2026 MOT data across 13 model years (2002 to 2014), with an average pass rate of 67%. That's 15 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2009 model is the most reliable with a 69% pass rate from 1,470 tests. The 2002 model has the lowest at 63%. The 6 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
The NISSAN PRIMASTAR has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 0 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2002) averages 149,766 miles, while the newest (2014) averages 121,231 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Nissan brand average of 81%, the Primastar is 14 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Nissan models.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Nissan Primastar by Year
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| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 69% | 908 | 121,231 mi | |
| 2013 | 68% | 1,048 | 130,256 mi | |
| 2012 | 66% | 983 | 136,981 mi | |
| 2011 | 67% | 1,866 | 136,762 mi | |
| 2010 | 65% | 872 | 141,695 mi | |
| 2009 | 69% | 1,470 | 141,757 mi | |
| 2008 | 68% | 1,765 | 144,508 mi | |
| 2007 | 68% | 2,551 | 150,502 mi | |
| 2006 | 68% | 2,109 | 151,442 mi | |
| 2005 | 68% | 1,914 | 152,431 mi | |
| 2004 | 68% | 1,531 | 155,712 mi | |
| 2003 | 67% | 932 | 154,552 mi | |
| 2002 | 63% | 70 | 149,766 mi |
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