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J999 WES

2016 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

125,361 mi
Last recorded125,361 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 WES
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 125,361 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 158,014 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 158,014 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 115,582 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 156,976 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 156,972 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 106,387 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 102,212 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 151,967 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 87,912 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 141,757 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 141,757 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 69,931 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 129,297 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 129,297 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective DPF REGEN PIPE BROKEN (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn AXLE RADIUS ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 51,338 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 117,771 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 31,724 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 102,395 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 102,122 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 89,904 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 75,481 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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J999 WES is a 2016 Nissan Primastar in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 J999 WES, 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 10 years old, this Nissan Primastar is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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J999 WES is a 2016 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 27 April 2016.

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