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J18 CPT

2011 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,363 mi
Last recorded142,363 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Nissan Primastar100,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 CPT
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 142,363 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 142,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 138,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front out riggers corroded out with the prescribed aera

damage to near side sliding door and sill

Pass 19 Oct 2023 132,561 miles

damage to near side sill

Pass 15 Nov 2022 127,513 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 127,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 122,156 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 122,156 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 119,003 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 119,803 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 115,999 miles

Nearside door and sill damaged

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

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged centre row centre seat (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 115,999 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt damaged centre (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt damaged centre row near side belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside door and sill damaged

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

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged centre row centre seat (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 110,159 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 105,601 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 78,412 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 60,064 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 43,090 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 28,343 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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J18 CPT is a 2011 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J18 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.

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What year was J18 CPT registered?

J18 CPT is a 2011 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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