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5386VG47

2008 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,654 mi
Last recorded159,654 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 2008 Nissan Primastar102,165 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration5386VG47
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 159,654 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 159,642 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Nissan Primastar?

Based on 374,712 MOT tests across 21,329 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
7,838
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
21,329
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,272
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 11,276
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,507
position lamp(s) not working 10,443
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,263
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5386VG47 is a 2008 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 102,165 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Primastar fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 23,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5386VG47, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primastar typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Nissan Primastar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 5386VG47 registered?

5386VG47 is a 2008 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 3 July 2008.

Is 5386VG47 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5386VG47 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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