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BV61 PKN

2011 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

188,181 mi
Last recorded188,181 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Nissan Primastar100,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 PKN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 188,181 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 May 2025 188,089 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 172,617 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 May 2024 172,617 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 161,847 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 142,706 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 119,626 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 98,862 miles

Front wipers smearing but not affecting view to road

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 98,862 miles

Front wipers smearing but not affecting view to road

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 79,866 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 71,766 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 71,268 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Rear Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 56,927 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 56,927 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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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BV61 PKN is a 2011 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BV61 PKN, 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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BV61 PKN is a 2011 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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