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BV61 PKU

2011 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,406 mi
Last recorded146,406 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Primastar100,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 146,406 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 119,677 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 112,522 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 229,214 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 229,214 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 217,708 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 202,395 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 202,395 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 177,756 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 144,077 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 109,959 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 78,530 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 51,053 miles

N/s/f Macpherson strut leaking

Fail 2 Sep 2014 51,053 miles

N/s/f Macpherson strut leaking

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

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 PKU 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 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PKU, 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 BV61 PKU registered?

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

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