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PK11 VAH

2011 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

165,751 mi
Last recorded165,751 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Primastar100,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK11 VAH
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2026 165,751 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front slight play strut top

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 158,772 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 158,270 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 158,175 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 158,174 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 150,690 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 150,690 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front cv boot covered in grease

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 148,388 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 146,025 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 129,158 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 129,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside 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 Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine light illuminated

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

Pass 10 May 2017 113,805 miles

Central Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 4 May 2017 113,439 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight strut top bearing (2.2.D.1)

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

Central Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 13 May 2016 93,760 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 11 May 2016 93,552 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 13 May 2015 83,031 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front top mounts feel dry

nearside rear tyre sidewall damage

Pass 12 May 2014 74,507 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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PK11 VAH is a 2011 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PK11 VAH, 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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PK11 VAH is a 2011 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 17 May 2011.

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