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AO56 TYC

2006 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

194,715 mi
Last recorded194,715 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Primastar106,080 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 TYC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2024 194,715 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2024 194,715 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 177,037 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 169,036 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens smashed (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy, pattern slightly blurry (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Inner door handle insecure but opens door.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, heavy leak (engine covered by oil), but not excessive by MoT standards. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 169,036 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement ('dogbone' mount). (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working when sidelights are on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens smashed (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy, pattern slightly blurry (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Inner door handle insecure but opens door.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear taillight obviously brighter than standard

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, heavy leak (engine covered by oil), but not excessive by MoT standards. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 157,914 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside NS washer barely working, but is just providing sufficient fluid to clear windscreen.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens smashed. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective, 'Dogbone' rubber mount completely split.

Pass 15 Oct 2020 146,068 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Not damaged, but retracting very slowly, borderline pass. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens smashed (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective 'Dogbone' rubber mount completely split ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Set to 0 ()

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 146,067 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Not fully retracting (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment NS handbrake cable stuck fully in on calliper. (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusting on inner braking surface, approx. 1/2" (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusting on braking surfaces, approx. 1" (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens smashed (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusting on inner braking surface, approx. 1/2" (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusting on braking surfaces, approx. 1" (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective 'Dogbone' rubber mount completely split ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Set to 0 ()

Pass 3 Apr 2019 131,667 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 128,848 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 121,336 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 120,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside + offside (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 108,480 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 99,186 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 99,186 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 90,095 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 83,780 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 83,780 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 67,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsf seat belt retracting mechanism slow

Pass 25 Feb 2011 55,099 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 55,089 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 38,318 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 38,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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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AO56 TYC is a 2006 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 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 TYC, 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 AO56 TYC registered?

AO56 TYC is a 2006 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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