Nissan Primastar: steering MOT failures
Steering was a recorded failure area in 9.6% of Nissan Primastar MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2007, 2011 cars.
Play, leaks or worn track rod ends — affects handling and is a safety item. Typical repair cost: £150–£500 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Steering failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 10,240 | 9.8% |
| 2008 | 6,888 | 9.4% |
| 2009 | 5,766 | 9.6% |
| 2010 | 3,242 | 9.5% |
| 2011 | 6,980 | 9.9% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.