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BJ11 VJF

2011 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

264,496 mi
Last recorded264,496 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Nissan Primastar100,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 VJF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 264,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres perishing

both rear tyres cracking/perishing

chip to windscreen

high level stop light not working

n/s front coil spring incorrectly seated

n/s front out rigger corroding

o/s front out rigger corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2025 264,484 miles

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres perishing

both rear tyres cracking/perishing

chip to windscreen

high level stop light not working

n/s front coil spring incorrectly seated

n/s front out rigger corroding

o/s front out rigger corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2024 261,619 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s rear front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

damp around gearbox/clutch slave cylinder

high level stop light not working

n/s front coil spring incorrectly seated

Fail 26 Sep 2024 261,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s rear front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

damp around gearbox/clutch slave cylinder

high level stop light not working

n/s front coil spring incorrectly seated

Pass 29 Sep 2023 255,343 miles

o/s front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 26 Sep 2023 255,327 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

o/s front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2022 249,280 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 249,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 234,000 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 234,000 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 223,376 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 223,375 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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 Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 208,547 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2019 208,546 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

EML on

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2018 190,958 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Slight play in front suspension bushes

Fail 4 Apr 2018 190,958 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Slight play in front suspension bushes

Pass 23 Mar 2017 165,008 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 149,582 miles

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 26 Mar 2015 119,031 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 118,776 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 89,854 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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BJ11 VJF is a 2011 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2011 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 100,034 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 BJ11 VJF, 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 15 years old, this Nissan Primastar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ11 VJF is a 2011 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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