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AO08 YWK

2008 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

236,245 mi
Last recorded236,245 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Nissan Primastar102,165 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 236,245 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre walls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 235,216 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 235,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear damage to trailing arm mounting point

Pass 25 May 2018 230,702 miles

play in n s f lower ball joint.

Pass 30 May 2017 225,729 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2017 225,729 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Center brake light inop

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has cut in sidewall

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 217,727 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front seat belt buckle intermitent fasten

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 217,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front seat belt buckle intermitent fasten

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

Pass 21 May 2015 205,804 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 175,650 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 28 May 2014 175,650 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine oil leak

Pass 22 May 2013 142,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2013 142,395 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2012 110,912 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 79,682 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 YWK is a 2008 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 AO08 YWK, 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 YWK registered?

AO08 YWK is a 2008 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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