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FE61 HDH

2011 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,751 mi
Last recorded119,751 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Primastar100,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 HDH
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 119,751 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Nearside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Image faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Hand brake cable corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive On axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Suspension top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Image faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hand brake cable corroded

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive On axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 119,750 miles

Brake cable damaged Snapped (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Nearside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Image faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive On axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Suspension top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Image faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive On axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 112,129 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To nearside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 112,129 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To nearside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 107,138 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 107,135 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to condition of exhaust. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 98,692 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 98,679 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Under front chassis leg. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross vehicle brake pipe corroded at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Brake backplate corroded to such an extent parts of it may fall off. (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded as marked on rear swinging arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 95,350 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 95,350 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 88,513 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 83,423 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 79,070 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Dec 2019 79,069 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail top mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Dec 2018 70,635 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 61,191 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2016 50,426 miles

Child seat fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2015 38,277 miles

unable to check nearside front seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2014 24,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FE61 HDH is a 2011 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FE61 HDH, 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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FE61 HDH is a 2011 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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