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DN56 GLJ

2007 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

149,707 mi
Last recorded149,707 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Nissan Primastar102,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 GLJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 149,707 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPE N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPE O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively NOT IN PROPER CLIPS (1.6 (d))

Offside Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively NOT CLIPES (1.6 (d))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 149,707 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPE N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPE O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively NOT IN PROPER CLIPS (1.6 (d))

Offside Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively NOT CLIPES (1.6 (d))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 142,709 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 136,584 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion underbody / suspension components

nearside rear door / wheel arch damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2023 134,429 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear door / wheel arch damaged

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

general corrosion underbody / suspension components

Pass 25 Apr 2022 130,346 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch split and damaged

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2022 130,344 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel arch damaged and split

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 126,126 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 126,126 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2018 125,378 miles

Rear combined handbrake effort just enough to pas mot

Fail 18 May 2018 125,346 miles

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

Rear combined handbrake effort just enough to pas mot

Pass 18 May 2017 123,322 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 123,322 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 119,465 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

nails in offside rear tyre

no emissions given (0%)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 172,320 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

nails in offside rear tyre

no emissions given (0%)

Pass 18 May 2015 112,624 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 112,624 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 105,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre worn/perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2014 105,256 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre worn/perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 97,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2013 97,083 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 89,346 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 88,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 May 2011 77,555 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 67,274 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Jan 2010 63,056 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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DN56 GLJ is a 2007 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DN56 GLJ, 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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DN56 GLJ is a 2007 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 7 February 2007.

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