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FV05 HNB

2005 Nissan Primastar

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,350 mi
Last recorded102,350 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 2005 Nissan Primastar104,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 HNB
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 102,350 miles

body damage

pitting to brake discs

Fail 13 Jul 2011 99,325 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 26 Jul 2010 81,731 miles

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

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

advise oil leak from turbo oil return pipe

advise surface rust on all brake discs

Fail 21 Jul 2010 81,731 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

advise oil leak from turbo oil return pipe

advise surface rust on all brake discs

Pass 4 Jun 2009 67,967 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edge

Front brake pads worn low

Heavy body damage

Nearside handbrake cable insecure

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Washers poor

Fail 1 Jun 2009 67,853 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Both front tyres bald on inner edge

Front brake pads worn low

Heavy body damage

Nearside handbrake cable insecure

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Washers poor

Pass 19 Feb 2008 42,594 miles

Nearside handbrake cable had been rubbing against wheel

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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FV05 HNB is a 2005 Nissan Primastar in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FV05 HNB, 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 FV05 HNB registered?

FV05 HNB is a 2005 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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