Is the Nissan Primastar ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 10,217 MOT tests, around 0% of Nissan Primastars still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 95% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 5%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 100% diesel. Diesel Primastars in the data are mostly from years that are unlikely to comply.
- Likely compliant
- 0%
- Likely charged
- 95%
- Depends on the car
- 5%
- MOT tests analysed
- 10,217
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Year and fuel type are a guide. Enter the registration to check that car's own record.
Primastar ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Primastars of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel |
|---|---|
| 2014 | Check exact car457 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged526 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged516 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged1,004 tested |
| 2010 | Likely charged474 tested |
| 2009 | Likely charged850 tested |
| 2008 | Likely charged1,024 tested |
| 2007 | Likely charged1,501 tested |
| 2006 | Likely charged1,260 tested |
| 2005 | Likely charged1,126 tested |
| 2004 | Likely charged866 tested |
| 2003 | Likely charged546 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Primastar
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Diesel (100% of Primastars tested): most cars in our data are from years unlikely to comply.
Primastars from 2014 sit on the boundary (5% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Nissan can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Primastars fare at the MOT too: see the Nissan Primastar MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Nissan Primastar for London: what the MOT data shows
The Nissan Primastars in this data were first registered between 2003 and 2014. 2007 was the most common year, with 1,504 tests (15% of the total), and half were registered in 2007 or later.
Almost every Primastar in the data is from a year likely to comply, so age and condition matter more than ULEZ when choosing one. The newest (2014) passed first time 52% of the time at 114,167 miles on average, and the oldest (2003) passed 44% at 153,292 miles.
Whichever year you choose, check the Primastar's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (16.1% of tests); suspension: "ball joint excessively worn" (12.7%); steering: "ball joint has excessive play" (10.8%). The most frequent advisory was "excessively corroded", on 17.8% of tests.
Overall, 47% of Primastars passed first time, well below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 141,979 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Nissan models
About this data
Based on 10,217 first MOT tests of the Nissan Primastar carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 10,217 MOT tests say about the Nissan Primastar and London's ULEZ.
Is the Nissan Primastar ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 0% of Primastars on the road are likely compliant and 95% likely to be charged. Diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Is a diesel Primastar ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Primastars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Primastar is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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