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DG54 VVZ

2004 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

138,812 mi
Last recorded138,812 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Nissan Primastar108,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 VVZ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 138,812 miles

diesel fumes evident under bonnet

front number plate cracked

Fail 5 May 2018 138,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

diesel fumes evident under bonnet

front number plate cracked

nearside front quarter window missing

Pass 4 May 2017 126,986 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 May 2017 126,986 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 119,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

gear box oil leak

off side rear tyre is out of shape and has a flat spot

spare wheel is missing

Fail 27 Jan 2016 118,334 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

gearbox oil leak

off side rear tyre is out of shape and has a flat spot

spare wheel is missing

Fail 27 Jan 2015 102,497 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

near side front wiper is split

play is off side front inner track rod

slight oil leaks

Pass 27 Jan 2015 102,497 miles

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

near side front wiper is split

play is off side front inner track rod

slight oil leaks

Pass 11 Dec 2013 95,074 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 95,074 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 91,453 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Pass 30 Jun 2011 78,555 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 78,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2010 74,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 66,923 miles

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

luggage compartment not fully inspected

Fail 6 May 2009 66,923 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

luggage compartment not fully inspected

Pass 23 Apr 2008 53,435 miles

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

slight play to both inner steering arm joints

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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DG54 VVZ is a 2004 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 108,630 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 DG54 VVZ, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Primastar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DG54 VVZ is a 2004 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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