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J888 TAS

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

123,724 mi
Last recorded123,724 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 TAS
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 123,724 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 123,722 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 122,310 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 122,304 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light showing (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 120,910 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 120,908 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 119,292 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 119,292 miles

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 116,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2014 116,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 110,074 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 109,895 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

offside wiper split on ends

Pass 1 Feb 2012 100,734 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside inner driveshaft gaitor/oil seal leaking

Fail 27 Jan 2012 100,624 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside inner driveshaft gaitor/oil seal leaking

Pass 4 Feb 2011 89,926 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 89,736 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 80,353 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 80,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 70,968 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 60,341 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 49,246 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 49,246 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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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J888 TAS is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 105,761 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 J888 TAS, 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 23 years old, this Nissan Primastar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J888 TAS registered?

J888 TAS is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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