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SM60 LWE

2011 Nissan Primastar

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

129,605 mi
Last recorded129,605 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Primastar100,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM60 LWE
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 129,605 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 124,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 114,684 miles

Drivers head rest insecure.

Exhaust flexy in poor condition and starting to leak.

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

Hazard button sticky.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sill corroded and small puncture hole.

Offside Rear Sill corroded.

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 111,327 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 111,327 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 105,952 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s sill damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2021 100,915 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 100,913 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 95,174 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 95,172 miles

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

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded two that run along floor over tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2019 82,225 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 82,225 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 67,099 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2018 67,095 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear corner metal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement stuck on ` (3.5.1k)

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

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

all metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2017 55,185 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 55,185 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 44,636 miles

Child seats fitted to the rear

Fail 27 Jan 2016 44,636 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Child seats fitted to the rear

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 36,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jan 2015 36,494 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jan 2014 26,490 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 26,490 miles

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

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

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

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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SM60 LWE is a 2011 Nissan Primastar in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SM60 LWE, 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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SM60 LWE is a 2011 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 21 January 2011.

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