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OY61 VGD

2011 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

164,429 mi
Last recorded164,429 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Primastar100,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY61 VGD
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 164,429 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 160,440 miles

Offside Front position lamp very bright -

wear in offside front upper strut bearing -exact condition unknown -limited vision

Fail 26 Aug 2025 160,440 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front position lamp very bright -

wear in offside front upper strut bearing -exact condition unknown -limited vision

Pass 30 Aug 2024 155,944 miles

clutch pedal operation erratic

Pass 23 Aug 2023 151,117 miles

hazard switch erratic

Fail 23 Aug 2023 151,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

hazard switch erratic

Pass 23 Aug 2022 146,703 miles

Offside Front Upper top mount sits higher but appears to be ok when jacked up (limited vision on exact condition )

hazard switch partly broken

Pass 31 Aug 2021 142,853 miles

Front wipers poor

Nearside Front side light dim

Pass 25 Aug 2020 139,673 miles

grease around nearside front outer cv boot /brake caliper

Fail 22 Aug 2020 139,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted incorrectly fitted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

grease around nearside front outer cv boot /brake caliper

Pass 2 Sep 2019 134,409 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear + n\s\f down to 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 2 Sep 2019 134,409 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear + n\s\f down to 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 1 Oct 2018 118,364 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 108,063 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 91,174 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 91,167 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVISE change now (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 81,173 miles

Offside Front tyre has a nail in it.

Offside Rear light unit is cracked.

Fail 1 Oct 2015 81,173 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front tyre has a nail in it.

Offside Rear light unit is cracked.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 63,931 miles

chips in windscreen but not effecting drivers view.

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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OY61 VGD is a 2011 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OY61 VGD, 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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OY61 VGD is a 2011 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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