CarVerify

Free Car Check

AF08 BOA

2008 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,505 mi
Last recorded119,505 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Nissan Primastar102,165 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 BOA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 119,505 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 119,505 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 117,691 miles

Nearside Rear Backplate very corroded and insecure

Offside Front Brake hose not secured in bracket causing it to rub on shock housing

Offside Rear Brake backplate very corroded and insecure

Fail 5 Jan 2021 117,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Backplate very corroded and insecure

Offside Front Brake hose not secured in bracket causing it to rub on shock housing

Offside Rear Brake backplate very corroded and insecure

Pass 15 Nov 2019 115,643 miles

Brake fluid above manufacturer recommended maximum level

Coolant reservoir empty on presentation. 4 litres added during test. No obvious leak.

Hazard warning switch faulty Sticking. Operates with repeated adjustment. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension top mount dry but no play.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low: 2.5mm (legal limit 1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake backplate severely corroded and at risk of detachment.

Pass 21 Nov 2018 113,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brakes backing plates corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2017 109,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake back plate slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate slightly corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Oct 2017 109,575 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake back plate slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate slightly corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 105,431 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2016 105,431 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2015 99,990 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 95,954 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 90,918 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

expansion tank cap is missing

nail in offside rear tyre

slight engine oil leaks

Fail 20 Aug 2013 90,918 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

expansion tank cap is missing

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing low

nearside rear brake disc looks like it has been hot (Red in colour) and brake pads look low

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 10 Aug 2012 85,474 miles

AC condensor looks to be in poor conditon

creek from the nearside front upper suspension strut mount when moving lock to lock

no spare wheel

slight oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2012 85,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

AC condensor looks to be in poor conditon

creek from the nearside front upper suspension strut mount when moving lock to lock

no spare wheel

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2011 81,919 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Spare tyre defective

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
Full Nissan Primastar reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AF08 BOA is a 2008 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AF08 BOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF08 BOA?

You can check the full history of AF08 BOA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AF08 BOA registered?

AF08 BOA is a 2008 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is AF08 BOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 BOA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF08 BOA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AF08 BOA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.