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AE58 BKX

2008 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

208,493 mi
Last recorded208,493 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Nissan Primastar102,165 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 BKX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 208,493 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 204,471 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 195,707 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened mount slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 195,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn 3 bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 195/75/16c (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened mount slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

noise from n/s/f brake on RBT unable to see front brake pads

Pass 28 Feb 2020 178,121 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 178,109 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

BATTERY LIGHT ON

Pass 11 Feb 2019 169,234 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 169,233 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/16c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 157,827 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s mirror damaged. rear brake backplates corroded. some wear in steering rack.

some wear in anti roll bar bushes and links

unable to fully see/inspect brake pads and discs

Fail 29 Dec 2017 157,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s mirror damaged. rear brake backplates corroded. some wear in steering rack.

unable to fully see/inspect brake pads and discs

Pass 3 Jan 2017 139,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/16c (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 30 Dec 2016 139,147 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/16c (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 125,869 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 114,060 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2013 101,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f & o/s/f wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

Pass 24 Dec 2013 101,762 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f & o/s/f wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

Pass 31 Dec 2012 89,420 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Dec 2012 89,420 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 71,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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AE58 BKX is a 2008 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AE58 BKX, 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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AE58 BKX is a 2008 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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