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BF56 DOU

2006 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

248,885 mi
Last recorded248,885 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Nissan Primastar106,080 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 DOU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 248,885 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 240,317 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 235,098 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 235,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 225,006 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 219,650 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 212,968 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 204,116 miles

N/S SEAT BELT RETRACTING MECHANISM SLOW TO RETRACT BUT MEETS MINIMUM STANDARDS

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 204,116 miles

N/S SEAT BELT RETRACTING MECHANISM SLOW TO RETRACT BUT MEETS MINIMUM STANDARDS

Fail 28 Jul 2014 195,307 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 195,307 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 183,303 miles

nearside front tyre nail in tread

play in nearside steering rack

Pass 1 Aug 2012 154,882 miles

CUT IN THE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WALL

Pass 30 Aug 2011 139,806 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 113,737 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 88,378 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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BF56 DOU is a 2006 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF56 DOU, 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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BF56 DOU is a 2006 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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