Common problems by part
Nissan Primera windscreen, wipers and mirrors problems
DVSA MOT tests 2022–2025 · 2,403 MOT tests · Updated
At 19 years, 7.4 in 100 MOT tests of the Nissan Primera failed on windscreen, wipers and mirrors, against 7.5 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 2,403 MOT tests) [1].
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- Against all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years), 179 MOT tests with a fail
- By age: seen at 6 ages from 17 to 22 years, 11,060 MOT tests
- Most common fail: Wipers not clearing screen, 4.7 per 100 MOT tests
Figures are for the model as a whole, not for one car.
What the MOT tests show
What we know
7.4 fails per 100 MOT tests at 19 years, against 7.5 for all class 4 vehicles tested at 19 (all test years). That is about average.
Why it matters
A windscreen, wipers and mirrors fail stops the car passing until it is fixed; the most common one is rated major by DVSA.
What to check
Check the windscreen for chips or cracks in front of the driver, run the wipers and washers, and make sure both door mirrors are intact and adjust.
Nissan Primera windscreen, wipers and mirrors fails by age
| Age | MOT tests | Fails per 100 | All class 4 vehicles the same age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 1,848 | 6.9 | 7.1 |
| 18 | 2,243 | 7.4 | 7.3 |
| 19* | 2,403 | 7.4 | 7.5 |
| 20* | 2,087 | 7.9 | 7.6 |
| 21* | 1,471 | 8.2 | 7.5 |
| 22* | 1,008 | 8.4 | 7.4 |
All first-use years of the Nissan Primera pooled at each age, against all class 4 vehicles at that age over all 2022–2025 test years. * Only survivors are still tested at this age.
What fails in the windscreen, wipers and mirrors at 19 years
Fails
- Wipers not clearing screen: 4.7 fails per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 3.3. Replace wiper blade: estimated £15–£30 (0.1–0.2 h at £78/h (ONS local-garage repair quotes, 1,058 quotes from 65 garages, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026) + parts £7–£14) Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively MOT fail
- Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid: 1.7 fails per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 2.3. Top up screenwash: estimated £2–£14 (0–0.1 h at £78/h (ONS local-garage repair quotes, 1,058 quotes from 65 garages, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026) + parts £2–£6) Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid MOT fail
Repair figures are estimates, not quotes: how we estimate repair costs.
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How to check on a test drive
Check the windscreen for chips or cracks in front of the driver, run the wipers and washers, and make sure both door mirrors are intact and adjust.
Check one Nissan Primera, not the average
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Windscreen, wipers and mirrors on rival models
- Vauxhall Vectra windscreen, wipers and mirrors problems: 8.3 per 100 MOT tests at 19 years, against 7.4 for the Nissan Primera (8,377 MOT tests)
- Lexus IS windscreen, wipers and mirrors problems: 5.0 per 100 MOT tests at 19 years, against 7.4 for the Nissan Primera (7,290 MOT tests)
- Jaguar S-Type windscreen, wipers and mirrors problems: 5.5 per 100 MOT tests at 19 years, against 7.4 for the Nissan Primera (7,057 MOT tests)
Questions people ask
Does the Nissan Primera have more windscreen, wipers and mirrors problems than other cars?
7.4 in 100 MOT tests at 19 years, against 7.5 for all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average by our test (all test years; 2,403 MOT tests).
How common are Nissan Primera windscreen, wipers and mirrors problems?
7.4 in 100 MOT tests at 19 years failed on windscreen, wipers and mirrors, against 7.5 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 2,403 MOT tests).
What is the most common Nissan Primera windscreen, wipers and mirrors fail?
4.7 in 100 MOT tests at 19 years: Wipers not clearing screen (113 MOT tests with it).
Sources
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2022 to 2025. DVSA MOT data, Open Government Licence v3.0, 11,060 MOT tests. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
- Office for National Statistics, Consumer price inflation, local price quotes (car repair items). ONS price quotes, series 610236. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
Parts: against all class 4 vehicles at the same age, all 2022–2025 test years pooled, not adjusted for mileage. Breakdowns and non-MOT faults are not in this data. How we compare