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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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Data last updated: · Based on 208 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
69.2%
Typical Mileage
127,228mi
Annual Mileage
3,939mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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.

Low usage
2,829 mi/yr
Typical
3,939 mi/yr
Average
5,269 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,452 mi/yr

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.

Median
127,228 mi
75th Percentile
155,870 mi
95th Percentile
204,682 mi
Max Recorded
1,333,305 mi

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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Should 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.

Nissan Primera SE Td — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Nissan Primera SE Td reliable?
Based on 208 MOT tests, the Nissan Primera SE Td has a 69.2% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Nissan Primera SE Td?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Nissan Primera SE Td do per year?
The typical Nissan Primera SE Td does around 3,939 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Nissan Primera SE Td last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Nissan Primera SE Td?
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.