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BK55 VNW

2005 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,429 mi
Last recorded145,429 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 2005 Nissan Primastar104,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 VNW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 145,429 miles

front number plate is damaged

gear linkage is cable tied ??

slight play in the n/s of the steering rack

Fail 30 Aug 2011 145,429 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake balance very poor ,n/s pads look good , o/s worn out

front number plate is damaged

gear linkage is cable tied ??

rear number plate is loose

slight play in the n/s of the steering rack

Pass 3 Sep 2010 119,834 miles

oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2010 119,834 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2009 98,502 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 98,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 74,979 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 8 Sep 2008 74,979 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

slight play in nearside of steering rack

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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BK55 VNW is a 2005 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 BK55 VNW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK55 VNW registered?

BK55 VNW is a 2005 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is BK55 VNW safe to buy?

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