Nissan Primera SE Td Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Nissan Primera SE Td reliable? We analysed 208 real MOT tests across 127 vehicles to find out.
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The Nissan Primera SE Td is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Nissan Primera SE Td.
Nissan Primera SE Td Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Nissan Primera SE Td. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Nissan Primera SE Td Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Nissan Primera SE Td owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Nissan Primera SE Td Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Nissan Primera SE Td MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Nissan Primera SE Td Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Primera SE Td THIS CAR | 69.2% | 208 | 127,228 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 |
| Vauxhall Vectra Elegance DTI 16V | 66.1% | 186 | 151,456 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Nissan Micra (71.4% pass rate) and the Nissan Qashqai (77.3% pass rate), the Nissan Primera SE Td trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Nissan Primera SE TdShould you buy a used Nissan Primera SE Td?
The Nissan Primera SE Td has an overall MOT pass rate of 69.2% across 208 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
A typical Nissan Primera SE Td owner drives around 3,939 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.