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LC08 LGL

2008 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,935 mi
Last recorded165,935 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2008 Nissan Primastar102,165 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 LGL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 165,935 miles

offside outer and inner sills damaged .nearside rear wheel very slightly stiff when rotating

Pass 20 Oct 2014 157,275 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 135,327 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 135,327 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 115,758 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 115,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 91,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside and offside steering rod ball joints worn ("drum sticks")

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

Wipers deteriorating and starting to smear

Fail 1 Aug 2011 91,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside and offside steering rod ball joints worn ("drum sticks")

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

Wipers deteriorating and starting to smear

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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LC08 LGL is a 2008 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 102,165 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 LC08 LGL, 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 18 years old, this Nissan Primastar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LC08 LGL registered?

LC08 LGL is a 2008 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is LC08 LGL safe to buy?

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