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HJ11 VEA

2011 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,200 mi
Last recorded116,200 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Primastar100,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ11 VEA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 116,200 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 116,060 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing un even

stone chip in screen

Fail 4 Aug 2025 116,060 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing un even

stone chip in screen

Pass 20 Aug 2024 115,768 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 115,505 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 115,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 115,192 miles

Offside Front top mount slight play

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

Pass 24 May 2021 104,971 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear body damaged

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

Fail 13 May 2021 104,727 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear body damaged

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 92,190 miles

Nearside Rear body damaged

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 92,190 miles

Nearside Rear body damaged

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 84,299 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 84,288 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 71,325 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 62,859 miles

Impact damage to n/side rear panel

Side sliding door external handle in poor condition

n/side rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Fail 15 Mar 2017 62,859 miles

Impact damage to n/side rear panel

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Side sliding door external handle in poor condition

n/side rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2016 52,349 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Sliding cargo door handle broken but can still be opened

Fail 11 Mar 2016 52,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Sliding cargo door handle broken but can still be opened

Pass 26 Mar 2015 41,703 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 32,452 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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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HJ11 VEA is a 2011 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HJ11 VEA, 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 HJ11 VEA registered?

HJ11 VEA is a 2011 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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