Nissan Primera
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 16 years from 6,903 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
72%
Total Tests
6,903
Best Year
1995 (78%)
Years Covered
16
How reliable is the Nissan Primera?
Nissan Primera by Year
| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 71% | 876 | 93,864 mi |
| 2005 | 70% | 1,346 | 96,366 mi |
| 2004 | 73% | 884 | 101,219 mi |
| 2003 | 71% | 778 | 97,457 mi |
| 2002 | 69% | 573 | 93,604 mi |
| 2001 | 71% | 266 | 86,445 mi |
| 2000 | 63% | 153 | 91,010 mi |
| 1999 | 72% | 614 | 94,917 mi |
| 1998 | 75% | 661 | 98,694 mi |
| 1997 | 74% | 413 | 95,198 mi |
| 1996 | 74% | 119 | 102,610 mi |
| 1995 | 78% | 54 | 86,506 mi |
| 1994 | 76% | 34 | 71,893 mi |
| 1993 | 59% | 56 | 98,848 mi |
| 1992 | 70% | 40 | 86,859 mi |
| 1991 | 78% | 36 | 84,924 mi |
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About the Nissan Primera
The Nissan Primera has been tested 6,903 times in 2024 MOT data across 16 model years (1991 to 2006), with an average pass rate of 72%. That's 10 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 1995 model is the most reliable with a 78% pass rate from 54 tests. The 1993 model has the lowest at 59%. With a 19 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
The NISSAN PRIMERA has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1991) averages 84,924 miles, while the newest (2006) averages 93,864 miles.
Compared to the Nissan brand average of 81%, the Primera is 9 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Nissan models.
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