2009 Nissan Primastar · 2,742 MOT tests
2009 Nissan Primastar reliability
2009 Nissan Primastars fail 53.3% of first MOT tests, 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 12 Primastar years (2,742 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Primastars: 52.6%)
- 53.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Primastars: 52.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 24% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 134,844
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,742
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- 2010 cars: 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 13.3% of tests fail here (250% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 15% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Nissan Primastar
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics28.2%
- Suspension24.2%
- Brakes21.2%
- Steering13.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10.8%
- Tyres7%
- Body, chassis and structure6.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 10.18%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 7.95%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Position lamp not working 7.51%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 6.35%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Registration plate lamp not working 6.2%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Stop lamp not working 5.98%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (17.32%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (16.45%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.26%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.67%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.66%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (6.13%)
Other years
Every Nissan Primastar year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Nissan Primastar reliable?
2009 Nissan Primastars fail 53.3% of first MOT tests, 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 12 Primastar years (2,742 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Nissan Primastar MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (10.18% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (7.95% of tests), position lamp not working (7.51% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Nissan Primastar have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Nissan Primastar shows 134,844 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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