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BD56 NBL

2006 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

154,080 mi
Last recorded154,080 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Nissan Primastar106,080 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 NBL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 154,080 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 142,368 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 124,769 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Nov 2017 124,760 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside 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)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Nov 2016 115,201 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 113,955 miles

Offside Rear nail In tyre

empty coolant expansion tank

Fail 17 Nov 2015 113,955 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65/16 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear nail In tyre

empty coolant expansion tank

Pass 24 Nov 2014 105,345 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 105,345 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front 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)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Washer pattern poor.

Pass 19 Nov 2013 91,957 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 91,953 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 76,273 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 59,505 miles

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

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

Front brake discs worn.

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 42,812 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 42,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2009 32,204 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 32,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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BD56 NBL is a 2006 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BD56 NBL, 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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BD56 NBL is a 2006 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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