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SG11 PFA

2011 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,348 mi
Last recorded199,348 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Nissan Primastar100,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG11 PFA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 199,348 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front riggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2025 199,348 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front riggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2025 195,150 miles

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides inner wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both sides riggers corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear axle corroded

engine sump slightly corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2025 195,150 miles

Front both sides riggers corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides inner wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear axle corroded

engine sump slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2024 190,000 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides riggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front both sides wishbones corroded

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2024 189,943 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides riggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front both sides wishbones corroded

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2023 184,942 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 171,347 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 159,543 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 143,422 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 132,012 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 121,808 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 121,808 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 103,841 miles

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

park brake efficiency 16% 50% locking service or adjustment needed

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2016 103,841 miles

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

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

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

park brake efficiency 16% 50% locking service or adjustment needed

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2015 87,003 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 74,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 74,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 PFA is a 2011 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PFA, 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 PFA is a 2011 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 19 March 2011.

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