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SG11 BYY

2011 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,757 mi
Last recorded121,757 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Nissan Primastar100,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG11 BYY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 121,757 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Master to ABS unit (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play & Rubbers perishing (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH sides heavily corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 119,271 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 117,635 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 115,472 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished.

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 109,674 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2021 109,674 miles

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2020 94,888 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Sep 2019 78,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 78,103 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 64,148 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 May 2018 64,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 May 2017 57,379 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 49,461 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 39,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 26,750 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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SG11 BYY is a 2011 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SG11 BYY, 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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SG11 BYY is a 2011 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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