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AO56 MFU

2006 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

200,144 mi
Last recorded200,144 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Nissan Primastar106,080 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 MFU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2018 200,144 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate Obscured by tape at time of test (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS Wiring loose (1.9.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal slightly spongy when depressed

Drivers seat in poor condition

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Service brake poor effort

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge - 195/65/16C

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Parking brake poor effort

Offside Rear Service brake poor effort

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage, but not seriously affecting drivers view

Pass 23 Feb 2016 163,391 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 163,388 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 141,263 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 141,260 miles

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

Near side front brake bindiding slightly.

Rear brake pipes getting rusty.

Pass 22 Jan 2013 122,844 miles

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

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

slight play in both front inner track rods

Pass 7 Dec 2011 106,843 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside wiper blade split at end.

offside wiper blade split at end.

Fail 6 Dec 2011 106,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside wiper blade split at end.

offside wiper blade split at end.

Pass 1 Dec 2010 91,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2009

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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AO56 MFU is a 2006 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AO56 MFU, 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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AO56 MFU is a 2006 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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