Nissan Primastar Visia DCI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Nissan Primastar Visia DCI reliable? We analysed 288 real MOT tests across 212 vehicles to find out.
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The Nissan Primastar Visia DCI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Nissan Primastar Visia DCI.
Nissan Primastar Visia DCI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Nissan Primastar Visia DCI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Nissan Primastar Visia DCI MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Nissan Primastar Visia DCI to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Nissan Primastar Visia DCI Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Nissan Primastar Visia DCI models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Nissan Primastar Visia DCI MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Nissan Primastar Visia DCI year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 247 | 74.9% | 32,516 | 45,627 | 58,384 |
How Long Does a Nissan Primastar Visia DCI Last?
Based on 212 Nissan Primastar Visia DCI vehicles on UK roads.
Nissan Primastar Visia DCI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Nissan Primastar Visia DCI 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 Visia DCI
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
74.9% MOT pass rate from 247 tests
The best year to buy a used Nissan Primastar Visia DCI is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 74.9% across 247 tests.
How Does the Nissan Primastar Visia DCI Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Primastar Visia DCI THIS CAR | 76.4% | 288 | 45,267 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 |
| Volkswagen Golf Match TDI S-a | 94.1% | 269 | 48,617 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Nissan Micra (71.4% pass rate) and the Nissan Qashqai (77.3% pass rate), the Nissan Primastar Visia DCI sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Nissan Primastar Visia DCI has an overall MOT pass rate of 76.4% across 288 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 Visia DCI 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.