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PJ11 RCU

2011 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

184,838 mi
Last recorded184,838 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Primastar100,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ11 RCU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 184,838 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 184,709 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 170,919 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 158,489 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 141,965 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 141,965 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake cable damaged paraking brake (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 128,338 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 128,183 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 114,470 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 114,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 105,268 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 105,239 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 100,977 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 100,976 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 96,139 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 94,252 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 94,252 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2016 87,131 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 87,131 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 78,567 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 78,567 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 67,216 miles

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

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

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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PJ11 RCU is a 2011 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,995cc 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 PJ11 RCU, 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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PJ11 RCU is a 2011 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 27 June 2011.

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