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BV07 VZU

2007 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

162,801 mi
Last recorded162,801 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2007 Nissan Primastar102,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 VZU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 162,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 162,801 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 158,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive requires cleaning to locate leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 158,570 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive requires cleaning to locate leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 150,576 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 140,980 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 131,292 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Mar 2017 131,292 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Feb 2016 118,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 118,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 107,015 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 107,015 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 93,293 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 90,024 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 90,021 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 74,623 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 56,177 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 56,177 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 38,916 miles

both wiper rubbers splitting

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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BV07 VZU is a 2007 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2007 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 102,671 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 BV07 VZU, 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 19 years old, this Nissan Primastar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BV07 VZU registered?

BV07 VZU is a 2007 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 12 March 2007.

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