Nissan Primera (1995)
1995 Nissan Primera
CarHunch analysed 13,002 real MOT records for the 1995 Nissan Primera. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1995 Nissan Primera has a first-time pass rate of just 63.8%, significantly below the UK average of 80%, which means nearly two in five examples fail their MOT on the first attempt. Dangerous defects show up in about one in six of these cars (16.8%), so structural or brake issues are a genuine consideration when evaluating a used example.
At an average mileage of 108,572 miles for a car this age, these Primeras have seen typical use, but the pattern of failures tells you why: owners face nearly two failures per test and almost five advisories on average, pointing to wear-related problems across multiple systems rather than one critical flaw. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers the braking system and suspension, as these older Nissans show consistent weakness in exactly those areas.
What to check before buying a 1995 Nissan Primera
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (93%) | 12,094 | 63.8% | 1.97 |
| Diesel (7%) | 902 | 63.4% | 1.71 |
| LPG (0%) | 6 | 72.2% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1995 Nissan Primera vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1995 Nissan Primera vehicles fall between 85,868 and 123,615 miles.
1995 Nissan Primera — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 22 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2023 (5% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2023.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1995 Nissan Primera
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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36.3%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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29.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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27.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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24%
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
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21.4%
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
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21.3%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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19.2%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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18.6%
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1995. Counts include advisories and failures.
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