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AO55 FGJ

2006 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,024 mi
Last recorded50,024 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Nissan Primastar106,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 FGJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 50,024 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 50,024 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 45,992 miles

front brake pads low

o/s/r brake pads low

Fail 16 Dec 2014 45,992 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake pads getting low required in approx 3:000 to 6:000 miles

o/s/r brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Dec 2013 40,938 miles

o/s/r tyre splitting /cracking on wall and tread

Fail 5 Dec 2013 40,899 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre splitting /cracking on wall and tread

Pass 30 Nov 2012 35,830 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 29,691 miles

n/s/r tyre has kerb damage

Fail 8 Dec 2011 29,691 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre has kerb damage

Pass 10 Dec 2010 25,130 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 25,130 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 18,169 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 14,301 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2008 14,301 miles

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

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

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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AO55 FGJ is a 2006 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2006 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 106,080 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 AO55 FGJ, 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 20 years old, this Nissan Primastar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO55 FGJ registered?

AO55 FGJ is a 2006 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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