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AY55 HBB

2006 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,450 mi
Last recorded138,450 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Primastar106,080 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 HBB
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 138,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside rear light lens damaged

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush sleeve corroded/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear fog light lens damaged

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 134,457 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Nearside and Offside front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre minor cut in tread, perished and outer edge worn

Nearside rear light lens damaged

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

Rear fog light lens slightly damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2024 134,457 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both Nearside and Offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged Sensor not fitted correctly (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Nearside and Offside front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre minor cut in tread, perished and outer edge worn

Nearside rear light lens damaged

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

Rear fog light lens slightly damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2023 126,357 miles

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

High level brake light not working

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

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

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

Rear fog light lens slightly damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2023 126,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

High level brake light not working

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear fog light lens slightly damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2022 115,986 miles

Front jacking points slightly corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 115,986 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front jacking points slightly corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 106,871 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 106,871 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fuel tank insecure fuel tank strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp only when indicating not with hazards on (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front inner rack-ends has slight play

Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rears (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Oct 2020 98,144 miles

Nearside Front top mount stiff

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

Offside Front top mount stiff

Fail 5 Oct 2020 98,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front top mount stiff

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

Offside Front top mount stiff

Pass 11 Sep 2019 86,016 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 75,760 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 63,851 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 63,851 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 53,844 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

play found at nearside front inner rack joint

Pass 7 Oct 2015 49,288 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 47,442 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 45,754 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 45,754 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 43,345 miles

slight play steering rack n/s/f

Fail 10 Oct 2011 39,625 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 39,625 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 34,977 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 34,919 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 27,137 miles

Front and rear brake pads getting low.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 27,137 miles

Front and rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 23 Jan 2009 20,261 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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AY55 HBB is a 2006 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AY55 HBB, 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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AY55 HBB is a 2006 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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