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AK08 FPC

2008 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,077 mi
Last recorded184,077 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Nissan Primastar102,165 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 FPC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 184,077 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 184,077 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 152,881 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Front (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2018 151,018 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Apr 2018 151,014 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 139,455 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 134,855 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Fail 16 Mar 2016 134,855 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 119,433 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 119,396 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 109,690 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 95,169 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 95,169 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 78,986 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 60,573 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads worn low

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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AK08 FPC is a 2008 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK08 FPC, 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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AK08 FPC is a 2008 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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