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SG11 PFJ

2011 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

160,845 mi
Last recorded160,845 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2011 Nissan Primastar100,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG11 PFJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2023 160,845 miles

Front Sub-frame insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 152,830 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 152,828 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 143,764 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 134,684 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 126,276 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material abs pump to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 126,275 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material abs pump to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 117,010 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 117,009 miles

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

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

Front discs worn and corroded

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

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

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2017 100,615 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn

Offside Front brake disc worn

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from ABS pump to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine under tray fitted inspection restricted of some components

Fail 13 Mar 2017 100,615 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn

Offside Front brake disc worn

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from ABS pump to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine under tray fitted inspection restricted of some components

Pass 23 Mar 2016 82,084 miles

engine under tray fitted inspection restricted of some components

Fail 22 Mar 2016 82,084 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake imbalance of 45% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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)

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

engine under tray fitted inspection restricted of some components

Pass 23 Mar 2015 58,558 miles

engine under tray fitted inspection restricted of some components

Fail 23 Mar 2015 58,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

engine under tray fitted inspection restricted of some components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 37,793 miles

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

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

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 PFJ is a 2011 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SG11 PFJ, 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 PFJ is a 2011 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 19 March 2011.

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