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CE51 DAD

2011 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

149,162 mi
Last recorded149,162 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Primastar100,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 DAD
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 149,162 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 149,162 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount/bearing (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 143,862 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 143,857 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 138,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner steering arm slight play

Pass 13 Dec 2022 136,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 129,810 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 124,338 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 124,338 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 115,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Mirror missing

Nearside Front Upper Mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Light unit lens damaged

Fail 17 Mar 2020 115,654 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Mirror missing

Nearside Front Upper Mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Light unit lens damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2019 95,900 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 95,900 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 83,789 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 83,789 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Central Rear Brake light not operating

Pass 15 Mar 2017 72,077 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 58,177 miles

Rear door handle missing. accessible

Fail 11 Mar 2016 58,177 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear door handle missing. accessible

Pass 24 Mar 2015 45,638 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 20 Mar 2014 25,276 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 25,275 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.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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CE51 DAD 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 61.9%.

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 CE51 DAD, 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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CE51 DAD is a 2011 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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