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Nissan Primastar SE DCI100 SWB Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Nissan Primastar SE DCI100 SWB reliable? We analysed 468 real MOT tests across 108 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 468 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
65.0%
Typical Mileage
147,683mi
Annual Mileage
4,860mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Nissan Primastar SE DCI100 SWB is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Nissan Primastar SE DCI100 SWB.

Nissan Primastar SE DCI100 SWB Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Nissan Primastar SE DCI100 SWB. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Nissan Primastar SE DCI100 SWB Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Nissan Primastar SE DCI100 SWB owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
2,760 mi/yr
Typical
4,860 mi/yr
Average
6,230 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,755 mi/yr

Nissan Primastar SE DCI100 SWB Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Nissan Primastar SE DCI100 SWB MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
147,683 mi
75th Percentile
175,230 mi
95th Percentile
215,132 mi
Max Recorded
268,552 mi

How Does the Nissan Primastar SE DCI100 SWB Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Nissan Primastar SE DCI100 SWB THIS CAR 65.0% 468 147,683 mi — yrs
Nissan Micra 71.4% 10,566,512 55,214 mi 37 yrs
Nissan Qashqai 77.3% 6,506,323 59,398 mi 19 yrs
Nissan Juke 79.3% 3,002,435 49,593 mi 16 yrs
Honda Z50 91.4% 907 1,765 mi 25 yrs

Compared to the Nissan Micra (71.4% pass rate) and the Nissan Qashqai (77.3% pass rate), the Nissan Primastar SE DCI100 SWB trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Nissan Primastar SE DCI100 SWB?

The Nissan Primastar SE DCI100 SWB has an overall MOT pass rate of 65.0% across 468 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

A typical Nissan Primastar SE DCI100 SWB owner drives around 4,860 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Nissan Primastar SE DCI100 SWB — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Nissan Primastar SE DCI100 SWB reliable?
Based on 468 MOT tests, the Nissan Primastar SE DCI100 SWB has a 65.0% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Nissan Primastar SE DCI100 SWB?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Nissan Primastar SE DCI100 SWB do per year?
The typical Nissan Primastar SE DCI100 SWB does around 4,860 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Nissan Primastar SE DCI100 SWB last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Nissan Primastar SE DCI100 SWB?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.