2006 Nissan Primastar 2.0L Diesel · TC56 BEZ
2006 Nissan Primastar (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 75,009 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN PRIMASTAR
- Year / Origin
- 2006
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,009 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TC56 BEZ Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 75,009 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (53 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TC56 BEZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Nissan Primastar (TC56 BEZ) between December 2009 and January 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (53 issues), Steering (21 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 84 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed too smokey (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre also cracking and worn on i”.
TC56 BEZ Mileage History
- 04/12/200917,200 mi
- 04/12/200917,200 mi
- 06/12/201019,182 mi+1,982 mi
- 18/12/201123,571 mi+4,389 mi
- 03/01/201328,834 mi+5,263 mi
- 05/01/201328,891 mi+57 mi
- 07/01/201437,047 mi+8,156 mi
- 30/12/201440,452 mi+3,405 mi
- 02/01/201540,452 mi
- 04/01/201643,710 mi+3,258 mi
- 04/01/201643,710 mi
- 02/01/201749,490 mi+5,780 mi
- 02/01/201749,490 mi
- 02/01/201856,043 mi+6,553 mi
- 02/01/201856,044 mi+1 mi
- 02/01/201960,367 mi+4,323 mi
- 03/01/201960,385 mi+18 mi
- 24/12/201964,238 mi+3,853 mi
- 31/12/201964,254 mi+16 mi
- 07/01/202167,842 mi+3,588 mi
- 08/01/202167,845 mi+3 mi
- 07/01/202271,051 mi+3,206 mi
- 14/12/202273,688 mi+2,637 mi
- 01/12/202374,062 mi+374 mi
- 29/11/202474,484 mi+422 mi
- 15/01/202574,530 mi+46 mi
- 14/01/202675,009 mi+479 mi
Average of roughly 3,588 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Nissan Nissan Primastar
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: NISSAN PRIMASTAR
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Parking brake intermediate connector can break (recalls R/2008/170 and R/2010/231)(Serious)
Two DVSA campaigns hit the Primastar handbrake. R/2008/170 covers 7,373 UK vans built between 1 January 2006 and 10 June 2008, where the intermediate handbrake connector may break, letting the cable separate from the connector and the parking brake fail to hold. R/2010/231 covers a small window of vans built between 19 May and 23 August 2010 where the primary handbrake cable end crimping did not conform, so the cable could detach. For a loaded van parked on a gradient that is a genuine hazard, and it is the single check the RAC's used-van advice boils down to on the road: make sure the parking brake actually holds.
- Cam belt, fuel system and brake wear add up fast on high-mileage vans(Moderate)
The RAC's Primastar buying guide is unusually specific about what costs money: the engines are rugged but 72,000 miles is the cam belt interval and a van that has missed it needs a £350 discount, glow plug replacement is around £500, injectors about £1,000, a fuel pump roughly £2,000 and a replacement gearbox around £1,000, while vans driven fully loaded can eat through pads and discs and the named wear items include slipping clutches and tired rear suspension. It also warns that a persistent engine management light can mean a wiring loom or ECU fault rather than the cheaper camshaft sensor. None of these are surprises on a twelve-year-old diesel van, but they are the difference between a £1,500 buy and a £4,000 one.
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- Parking brake intermediate connector can break (recalls R/2008/170 and R/2010/231)Serious
Two DVSA campaigns hit the Primastar handbrake. R/2008/170 covers 7,373 UK vans built between 1 January 2006 and 10 June 2008, where the intermediate handbrake connector may break, letting the cable separate from the connector and the parking brake fail to hold. R/2010/231 covers a small window of vans built between 19 May and 23 August 2010 where the primary handbrake cable end crimping did not conform, so the cable could detach. For a loaded van parked on a gradient that is a genuine hazard, and it is the single check the RAC's used-van advice boils down to on the road: make sure the parking brake actually holds.
- Cam belt, fuel system and brake wear add up fast on high-mileage vansModerate
The RAC's Primastar buying guide is unusually specific about what costs money: the engines are rugged but 72,000 miles is the cam belt interval and a van that has missed it needs a £350 discount, glow plug replacement is around £500, injectors about £1,000, a fuel pump roughly £2,000 and a replacement gearbox around £1,000, while vans driven fully loaded can eat through pads and discs and the named wear items include slipping clutches and tired rear suspension. It also warns that a persistent engine management light can mean a wiring loom or ECU fault rather than the cheaper camshaft sensor. None of these are surprises on a twelve-year-old diesel van, but they are the difference between a £1,500 buy and a £4,000 one.
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