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BJ11 XWB

2011 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

189,793 mi
Last recorded189,793 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Nissan Primastar100,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 189,793 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 171,642 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

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

Nearside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 167,684 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 167,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 159,495 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 150,830 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 145,020 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 145,019 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged hand brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged hand brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 138,043 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 138,043 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 130,241 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front tyre edge slightly worn

Oil leak ()

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

Rear both tyres outer edge slightly worn

engine light illuminated on dash

Fail 13 Jun 2017 130,241 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front tyre edge slightly worn

Oil leak ()

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

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

Rear both tyres outer edge slightly worn

engine light illuminated on dash

Pass 27 Feb 2016 128,214 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 128,214 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 108,872 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 74,396 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 74,396 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 XWB is a 2011 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XWB, 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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What year was BJ11 XWB registered?

BJ11 XWB is a 2011 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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