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AC08 DJF

2008 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,734 mi
Last recorded106,734 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Primastar102,165 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 DJF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 106,734 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 104,657 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section , (temp sealed) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear metal brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 22 Sep 2023 101,176 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar link rubber perishing

o/s/r tyre's nailed, marked with chalk

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

slight seepage from exhaust, resealed

slight wear to o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 3 Oct 2022 98,121 miles

exhaust centre section seepage, (resealed)

o/s/r tyre's nailed, marked with chalk

wear to o/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 3 Oct 2022 98,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam h4 bulb replaced (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust centre section seepage, (resealed)

o/s/r tyre's nailed, marked with chalk

wear to o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 24 Sep 2021 94,473 miles

both rear metal brake pipes corroding, covered in grease

both rear tyres nailed

Fail 24 Sep 2021 94,473 miles

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

both rear metal brake pipes corroding, covered in grease

both rear tyres nailed

Pass 26 Sep 2020 89,245 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 89,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower swivel, (bolt on) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front pads getting low 3mm

rear discs lipped and rusty

wear to o/s/f top shock mount

Pass 20 Sep 2019 83,732 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section , resealed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f tyre's nailed

rear pads low

Pass 29 Sep 2018 77,560 miles

Central exhaust has slight seepage (resealed)

o/s/f tyre's inner edge wear

Pass 16 Sep 2017 70,504 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 64,590 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 58,073 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 51,223 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 43,560 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear pads getting low

Pass 27 Sep 2013 43,560 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 1 Oct 2012 34,731 miles

tested in wet conditions

Fail 1 Oct 2012 34,730 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

tested in wet conditions

Pass 29 Mar 2011 23,343 miles

exhaust center section slight leak, repaired

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread

Fail 29 Mar 2011 23,342 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread

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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AC08 DJF is a 2008 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AC08 DJF, 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 AC08 DJF registered?

AC08 DJF is a 2008 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is AC08 DJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 DJF shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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