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J17 CPT

2011 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,705 mi
Last recorded143,705 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Primastar100,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 CPT
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 143,705 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 143,705 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 142,103 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 142,103 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 139,780 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 139,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 137,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 132,666 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 128,888 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear from abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 128,888 miles

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear from abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 127,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded/ from comp valve to near side front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded on trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 127,585 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative not working (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated not fitted in to grommet (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated needs fitting in to grommet (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded/ from comp valve to near side front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded on trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear parking brake has low effort

Pass 19 Feb 2019 119,511 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 92,468 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 58,668 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 45,576 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 28,947 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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J17 CPT is a 2011 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 J17 CPT, 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 J17 CPT registered?

J17 CPT is a 2011 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is J17 CPT safe to buy?

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