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SB61 JJU

2012 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

165,847 mi
Last recorded165,847 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 JJU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 165,847 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front section of offside front to rear pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 165,845 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front section of offside front to rear pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 154,697 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 154,694 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All slightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 145,181 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 133,828 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 133,825 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 121,743 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 121,743 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 109,924 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

sliding door outer handle broken

Fail 1 Feb 2018 109,924 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

sliding door outer handle broken

Pass 30 Jan 2017 94,229 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 94,229 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Outer cv boot grease around boot

Pass 29 Jan 2016 77,554 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake discs pitted and worn

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

Top stut mountings noisey

Fail 29 Jan 2016 77,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake pedal rubber worn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake discs pitted and worn

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

Top stut mountings noisey

Pass 30 Jan 2015 58,921 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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SB61 JJU is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 96,675 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 SB61 JJU, 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 14 years old, this Nissan Primastar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SB61 JJU is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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