Nissan Primastar Tekna DCI Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Nissan Primastar Tekna DCI Auto reliable? We analysed 125 real MOT tests across 107 vehicles to find out.
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The Nissan Primastar Tekna DCI Auto is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Nissan Primastar Tekna DCI Auto.
Nissan Primastar Tekna DCI Auto Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Nissan Primastar Tekna DCI Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Nissan Primastar Tekna DCI Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Nissan Primastar Tekna DCI Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Nissan Primastar Tekna DCI Auto Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Nissan Primastar Tekna DCI Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Nissan Primastar Tekna DCI Auto MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Nissan Primastar Tekna DCI Auto year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 64 | 84.4% | 21,114 | 37,770 | 51,534 |
| 2022 | 59 | 88.1% | 23,977 | 34,256 | 57,789 |
How Long Does a Nissan Primastar Tekna DCI Auto Last?
Based on 107 Nissan Primastar Tekna DCI Auto vehicles on UK roads.
Nissan Primastar Tekna DCI Auto Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Nissan Primastar Tekna DCI Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Nissan Primastar Tekna DCI Auto
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
88.1% MOT pass rate from 59 tests
84.4% MOT pass rate from 64 tests
The best year to buy a used Nissan Primastar Tekna DCI Auto is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.1% across 59 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 84.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Nissan Primastar Tekna DCI Auto Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Primastar Tekna DCI Auto THIS CAR | 86.4% | 125 | 35,940 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 |
| Sherco 250 | 85.4% | 404 | 1,781 mi | 11 yrs |
Compared to the Nissan Micra (71.4% pass rate) and the Nissan Qashqai (77.3% pass rate), the Nissan Primastar Tekna DCI Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Nissan Primastar Tekna DCI Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.4% across 125 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Nissan Primastar Tekna DCI Auto with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
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.