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AO08 YMC

2008 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,581 mi
Last recorded102,581 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Primastar102,165 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 YMC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 102,581 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 102,352 miles

All 3 handbrake cables are frayed

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

auxiliary belt noisy. tensioner not running true needs investigation.

Pass 15 Apr 2024 101,005 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 99,987 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 99,977 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 98,341 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 97,360 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 95,952 miles

offside door mirror lower glass missing

Pass 30 May 2018 95,184 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 94,751 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 94,747 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush mount/bearing (2.7.4)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

rear brakes in poor condition

Pass 13 May 2016 94,329 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall poor

Offside Front mirror glass of a tempory type

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2015 89,627 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 79,686 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 69,993 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 56,702 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 56,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 42,251 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 42,250 miles

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

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

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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AO08 YMC is a 2008 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AO08 YMC, 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 AO08 YMC registered?

AO08 YMC is a 2008 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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