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FJ11 NKA

2011 Nissan Primastar

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

254,218 mi
Last recorded254,218 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 Nissan Primastar100,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ11 NKA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 254,218 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear over tank both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 254,218 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear over tank both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 236,103 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 236,103 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 212,889 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and close to wear markers

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes into flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 212,889 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads look low both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and close to wear markers

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes into flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 192,043 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 192,043 miles

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

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear 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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 163,608 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 163,608 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear across axle and both into rear flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 120,437 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 120,437 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2016 94,182 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 94,182 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 May 2014 38,568 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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FJ11 NKA is a 2011 Nissan Primastar in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 FJ11 NKA, 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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FJ11 NKA is a 2011 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 1 June 2011.

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