2014 Nissan Primastar · 1,541 MOT tests
2014 Nissan Primastar reliability
2014 Nissan Primastars fail 50% of first MOT tests, 61% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 12 Primastar years (1,541 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Primastars: 52.6%)
- 50%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Primastars: 52.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 61% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 103,789
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,541
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 53% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 14.1% of tests fail here (537% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 7% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Nissan Primastar
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics25.5%
- Brakes17.7%
- Suspension17.3%
- Steering14.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.2%
- Body, chassis and structure7.1%
- Tyres6.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 10.51%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 7.66%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 5.13%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Registration plate lamp not working 4.93%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 4.87%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 4.35%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.56%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.68%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (11.36%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.81%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (6.29%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.93%)
Other years
Every Nissan Primastar year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Nissan Primastar reliable?
2014 Nissan Primastars fail 50% of first MOT tests, 61% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 12 Primastar years (1,541 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Nissan Primastar MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (10.51% of tests), position lamp not working (7.66% of tests), stop lamp not working (5.13% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Nissan Primastar have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Nissan Primastar shows 103,789 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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