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VU11 EVL

2011 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

305,910 mi
Last recorded305,910 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 Nissan Primastar100,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU11 EVL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 305,910 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 295,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 285,444 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 285,325 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 276,383 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar D bush worn

both front tyres worn / bald on edge

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre worn

Fail 7 Nov 2020 276,382 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front anti roll bar D bush worn

both front tyres worn / bald on edge

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 27 Jun 2019 263,981 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 263,822 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 254,473 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 244,249 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65-16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear has slight uneven tread wear

Pass 16 Jun 2016 205,462 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 139,727 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 73,904 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 22,146 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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VU11 EVL is a 2011 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VU11 EVL, 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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What year was VU11 EVL registered?

VU11 EVL is a 2011 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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