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BG55 VHC

2005 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

216,503 mi
Last recorded216,503 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Primastar104,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 VHC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 216,503 miles

Nearside Rear slight damage tyre wall

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 198,268 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 182,535 miles

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 182,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 166,080 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 30 Oct 2013 148,768 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber missing

slight damage n/s/rear tyre wall

Pass 25 Oct 2012 131,327 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 117,778 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 102,908 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 81,567 miles

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 81,567 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BG55 VHC is a 2005 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 104,791 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 BG55 VHC, 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 21 years old, this Nissan Primastar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BG55 VHC registered?

BG55 VHC is a 2005 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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