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AU06 XNM

2006 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

193,205 mi
Last recorded193,205 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Primastar106,080 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 XNM
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 193,205 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2024 193,205 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 189,931 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis outriggers both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear + cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated + cuts in tread (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 182,678 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 182,678 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 175,561 miles

Nearside Front Chassis outer rigger has slight corrosion

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring mounting plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring mounting plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2020 175,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Chassis outer rigger has slight corrosion

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring mounting plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring mounting plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 171,052 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 171,032 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to condition of brake system and steering (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Grinding on disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hand brake cables badly rusted

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 158,035 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded at bottom (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 158,035 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded at bottom (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 143,744 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 143,744 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 131,428 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 131,428 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 126,296 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 126,296 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 109,850 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 109,850 miles

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

nearside front headlamp condensated

nearside front indicator lens damaged

Fail 21 Nov 2013 85,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f headlamp has slight condensation

n/s/f indiactor lens damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2013 85,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f headlamp has slight condensation

n/s/f indiactor lens damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2012 56,143 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2012 56,143 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2011 43,169 miles

1.rear brake pads wearing low 2.n/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 24 Nov 2011 43,168 miles

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

1.rear brake pads wearing low 2.n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 24 Nov 2010 39,932 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 37,471 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 28,114 miles

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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AU06 XNM is a 2006 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 AU06 XNM, 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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AU06 XNM is a 2006 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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