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PE11 UNS

2011 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

232,437 mi
Last recorded232,437 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Primastar100,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE11 UNS
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 232,437 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

drivers seat base worn

Fail 21 Sep 2026 232,435 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn upper strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

drivers seat base worn

Pass 20 Sep 2025 230,422 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 227,477 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 223,662 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 219,628 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 215,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 211,792 miles

Clutch pedal: anti-slip provision worn on edge

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front sub-frame and associated components covered in thick dried mud

N/S sliding door handle damaged but can still be opened from outside

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge 195/65/16c

Service light illuminated

Fail 23 Oct 2020 211,792 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear brake pipe (next to fuel tank) (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Clutch pedal: anti-slip provision worn on edge

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front sub-frame and associated components covered in thick dried mud

N/S sliding door handle damaged but can still be opened from outside

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge 195/65/16c

Service light illuminated

Pass 24 Apr 2019 184,743 miles

Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Sliding door handle damaged but still functions adequately

Underside and underside components covered in thick mud obscuring/preventing full inspection

Fail 24 Apr 2019 184,743 miles

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

Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn low 195/65/16c

Nearside Sliding door handle damaged but still functions adequately

Offside Front Tyre worn low 195/65/16c

Underside and underside components covered in thick mud obscuring/preventing full inspection

Pass 27 Apr 2018 162,514 miles

Center stop lamp inop

Nearside Sliding door handle broken but still functions correctly

Some Under-side components obscured by thick mud

Fail 27 Apr 2018 162,514 miles

Center stop lamp inop

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Sliding door handle broken but still functions correctly

Some Under-side components obscured by thick mud

Pass 27 Apr 2017 140,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge 195/65/16c

Nearside sliding door handle damaged by still operable

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

Some under-side components visibility obscured by thick mud/concrete

Fail 27 Apr 2017 140,339 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge 195/65/16c

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

Nearside sliding door handle damaged by still operable

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

Some under-side components visibility obscured by thick mud/concrete

Pass 26 Apr 2016 117,885 miles

hazard switch broken but still usable

n/s sliding door handle broken but still usable

Fail 26 Apr 2016 117,885 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake pads approx 4mm left

front tyres getting close to legal limit on the edges

hazard switch broken but still usable

n/s sliding door handle broken but still usable

Pass 28 Apr 2015 94,232 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 94,232 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 68,110 miles

parking brake cable starting to corrode

Fail 28 Apr 2014 68,110 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front & rear brake pads low

parking brake cable starting to corrode

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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PE11 UNS is a 2011 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PE11 UNS, 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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PE11 UNS is a 2011 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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