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BA04 WJL

2004 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

190,841 mi
Last recorded190,841 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Nissan Primastar108,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 WJL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 190,841 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 190,841 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 173,651 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 173,651 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 164,904 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 164,904 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 151,661 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 151,661 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 142,346 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 142,346 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 136,104 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 136,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 125,290 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 125,290 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 113,032 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 97,353 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 97,288 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 78,686 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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BA04 WJL is a 2004 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 108,630 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 BA04 WJL, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Primastar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BA04 WJL is a 2004 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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