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GV11 JNJ

2011 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

163,064 mi
Last recorded163,064 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Primastar100,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 JNJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 163,064 miles

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 154,780 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear lower (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 154,776 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear lower (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 144,508 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 126,183 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 126,182 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 108,460 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 97,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear pads becoming low

Fail 7 May 2021 97,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear pads becoming low

Pass 30 May 2020 84,123 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 68,046 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 58,661 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)

Pass 9 May 2017 49,349 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 41,993 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 12 Jun 2015 32,450 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 24,389 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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GV11 JNJ is a 2011 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 GV11 JNJ, 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 GV11 JNJ registered?

GV11 JNJ is a 2011 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 8 July 2011.

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