Nissan Primera (2000)
2000 Nissan Primera
CarHunch analysed 14,814 real MOT records for the 2000 Nissan Primera. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2000 Nissan Primera falls short of the UK average with a 69.9% first-time pass rate—nearly 10 percentage points below the 80% benchmark—and nearly 1 in 5 owners have encountered a dangerous defect, which is a genuine concern for safety-conscious buyers. Petrol and diesel variants are similarly unreliable, both hovering around 69–70% pass rates.
These Primeras average 85,305 miles, which is reasonable for their age, but the 3.05 failures and 8.8 advisories per vehicle suggest ageing drivetrains and worn components are becoming common problems. Before committing to one, budget for pre-purchase inspection focusing on suspension, brakes, and exhaust—the typical weak points on this generation—and factor in regular remedial work.
What to check before buying a 2000 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%) | 13,706 | 70% | 3.08 |
| Diesel (7%) | 1,084 | 68.6% | 2.61 |
| LPG (0%) | 20 | 68.6% | 3.55 |
| Other (0%) | 4 | 58.3% | 0.75 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2000 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 2000 Nissan Primera vehicles fall between 63,418 and 98,216 miles.
2000 Nissan Primera — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 215 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2021 (7% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2021.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2000 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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45.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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44.6%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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41.3%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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32.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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28.6%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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26.1%
Oil leak
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24.8%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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19.9%
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2000. Counts include advisories and failures.
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