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LC09 UTM

2009 Nissan Primastar

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,365 mi
Last recorded89,365 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Nissan Primastar99,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 UTM
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 89,365 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 89,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 88,268 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer sill covered with heavily sealant

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 88,266 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill by wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working ALL (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 80,234 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 80,234 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 63,199 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 63,199 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 47,275 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Nov 2016 47,275 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Dec 2015 31,243 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 29,050 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 29,050 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 21,820 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 16,230 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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LC09 UTM is a 2009 Nissan Primastar in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 99,588 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 LC09 UTM, 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 17 years old, this Nissan Primastar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LC09 UTM is a 2009 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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