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AK08 GWC

2008 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,673 mi
Last recorded79,673 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Primastar102,165 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 79,673 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe rear mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 79,667 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe rear mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 78,232 miles

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake - corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 76,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 74,435 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2022 72,969 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 72,816 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 71,105 miles

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

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

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

Slight smell of diesel under bonnet no signs of leaks but could be under covers

Pass 2 Mar 2020 69,163 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 69,163 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 67,751 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 66,472 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 60,433 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 55,718 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 53,145 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 53,145 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 50,107 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 49,992 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s handbrake cable has a positioning clip missing

Pass 22 Feb 2013 46,024 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 46,024 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 41,544 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 37,555 miles

Offside Rear 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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AK08 GWC is a 2008 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AK08 GWC, 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 AK08 GWC registered?

AK08 GWC is a 2008 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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