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FL61 VNS

2011 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

181,638 mi
Last recorded181,638 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Primastar100,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 VNS
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 181,638 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 181,635 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 173,238 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

child seat fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2025 173,238 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

child seat fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2024 164,154 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 158,256 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 158,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 152,013 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 4 Jul 2022 152,013 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Jul 2021 145,577 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 145,575 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 137,897 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 137,893 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 131,761 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 125,853 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 118,349 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 118,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 111,573 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 111,573 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 103,045 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 83,733 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre has a slight cut in sidewall not exposing cords

Fail 4 Jul 2014 83,733 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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FL61 VNS is a 2011 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FL61 VNS, 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 FL61 VNS registered?

FL61 VNS is a 2011 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 24 September 2011.

Is FL61 VNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL61 VNS shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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