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FJ61 CVS

2011 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,278 mi
Last recorded178,278 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Primastar100,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ61 CVS
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 178,278 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 165,036 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 165,029 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 148,118 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 132,447 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 132,465 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2019 110,138 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 110,047 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 97,556 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 83,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust tied up but is secure

Pass 24 Aug 2016 69,179 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished

offside rear tyre cracked/perished

oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2016 69,179 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished

offside rear tyre cracked/perished

oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2015 65,758 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust hanger snaped off but still surported

Pass 28 Aug 2014 54,832 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 54,832 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FJ61 CVS is a 2011 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FJ61 CVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ61 CVS registered?

FJ61 CVS is a 2011 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is FJ61 CVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ61 CVS shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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