2006 Nissan Primera MOT pass rate: 65.9% (1,501 tests)
Is the 2006 Primera getting worse?
Pass rate of 2006-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 67.0% +2.7 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 63.3% -0.8 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 67.2% +2.3 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2006 Primera
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 697 | 35.0% |
| 2 | Brakes | 390 | 19.6% |
| 3 | Suspension | 284 | 14.2% |
| 4 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 163 | 8.2% |
| 5 | Tyres | 135 | 6.8% |
| 6 | Body, chassis, structure | 126 | 6.3% |
All Primera years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2,100 | 64.8% | +0.3 pts | 92,642 |
| 2006 (this page) | 1,501 | 65.9% | +1.5 pts | 90,095 |
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FAQs
Is a 2006 Nissan Primera reliable?
2006-registered examples passed 65.9% of their MOT tests (1,501 tests, 2023–2025), +1.5 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 20 years old with a median 90,095 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2006 Primera?
The median tested example shows 90,095 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.