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SL11 YLE

2011 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,210 mi
Last recorded115,210 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Primastar100,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL11 YLE
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 115,210 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle beam. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 112,795 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle beam. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 112,792 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle beam. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 110,475 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 110,471 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 108,603 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 108,587 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 107,171 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (D) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 105,025 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (d)bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 105,010 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (d)bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 96,049 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2019 96,048 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2018 88,485 miles

O/S AND N/S FRONT B/PIPES TO FRONT BRAKE HOSES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

O/S AND N/S REAR BRAKE PIPES TO REAR BRAKE CALIPERS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 18 Jul 2018 88,485 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

O/S AND N/S FRONT B/PIPES TO FRONT BRAKE HOSES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

O/S AND N/S REAR BRAKE PIPES TO REAR BRAKE CALIPERS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 12 Jul 2017 64,113 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded abs unit to o.s.f. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to o.s.r. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 64,112 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded abs unit to n.s.r. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested brake pipe leaking (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded abs unit to o.s.r. pipe leaking (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded abs unit to o.s.f. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to o.s.r. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 44,866 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 2 nails in tyre ( not repairable ) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Pass 21 Jul 2015 39,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2015 39,730 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OSR TYRE IS CRACKED AND PERISHED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 31,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Jun 2014 31,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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SL11 YLE is a 2011 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SL11 YLE, 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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SL11 YLE is a 2011 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 5 July 2011.

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