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A8 VAN

2014 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests38 (28 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,236 mi
Last recorded116,236 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Nissan Primastar82,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 VAN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

28 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 116,236 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 166,775 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 100,700 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 159,837 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 77,811 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes in subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 77,597 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 77,326 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking Leak from pipe / fuel primer unit. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 55,922 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ON MIN THICKNESS. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT AND HEAVILY CRACKED AND PERISHED. (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Feb 2023 55,920 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ON MIN THICKNESS. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH FRONTS. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT AND HEAVILY CRACKED AND PERISHED. (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Sep 2022 148,355 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 39,004 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 38,875 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 142,160 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 32,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split on bottom edge (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 136,135 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 27,263 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 31 Jan 2020 27,263 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2019 129,267 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 20,066 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 20,065 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 123,440 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 123,140 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play TIE BAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 18,242 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 119,172 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 13,707 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 115,065 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 108,897 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 108,809 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 99,986 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 90,093 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 90,093 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 79,630 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 79,630 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 68,903 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 59,251 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 46,399 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 34,051 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 19,331 miles

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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A8 VAN is a 2014 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2014 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 82,079 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A8 VAN, 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 12 years old, this Nissan Primastar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A8 VAN is a 2014 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 27 March 2014.

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