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NL61 FXB

2011 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

80,576 mi
Last recorded80,576 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Primastar100,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 FXB
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 80,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear forward of abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

drivers seat back slightly deteriorated but secure and can be adjusted

Fail 6 Aug 2026 80,576 miles

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

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 forward of abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

drivers seat back slightly deteriorated but secure and can be adjusted

Pass 20 Aug 2025 77,912 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs pitted, corroded, worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drivers seat deteriorated but can be secured in upright position

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 75,460 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 70,581 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 70,581 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 66,606 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 66,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear over tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear over tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 61,297 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 61,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2020 54,472 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 54,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light cluster (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2019 49,285 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 49,211 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2018 42,357 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 42,357 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 35,939 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 30,128 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 30,128 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 24,441 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 24,441 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 19,043 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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NL61 FXB is a 2011 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NL61 FXB, 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 NL61 FXB registered?

NL61 FXB is a 2011 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 20 September 2011.

Is NL61 FXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL61 FXB shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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