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GJ11 PGF

2011 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,087 mi
Last recorded143,087 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Primastar100,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 PGF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 143,087 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main runs (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 143,073 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main runs (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 141,540 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer grease on cv boot

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 141,502 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated grease (1.1.14 (b))

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 141,448 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive strongly advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 141,448 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 141,410 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 135,922 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 121,076 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 120,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 113,733 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 113,719 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2015 108,863 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 80,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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GJ11 PGF is a 2011 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GJ11 PGF, 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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GJ11 PGF is a 2011 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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