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AM08 AVB

2008 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

189,224 mi
Last recorded189,224 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Primastar102,165 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 AVB
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 189,224 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 189,201 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 183,424 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 178,719 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 171,545 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 164,472 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 163,841 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 157,048 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 153,816 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 152,904 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 145,000 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 145,000 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 140,355 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 134,757 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 134,757 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking hose union (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 126,320 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 126,320 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 117,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 117,474 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 110,865 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 110,865 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 93,292 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2011 71,269 miles

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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AM08 AVB is a 2008 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AM08 AVB, 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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AM08 AVB is a 2008 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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