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YE61 GHY

2011 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

169,849 mi
Last recorded169,849 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 Nissan Primastar100,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 GHY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 169,849 miles

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

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 169,845 miles

Offside Front Coil spring insecure not seated correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 160,012 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 160,009 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2021 153,309 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 153,306 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 141,375 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm and nail (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Aug 2019 141,375 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached top mount (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm and nail (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Sep 2018 121,571 miles

Offside 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 30 Aug 2017 113,150 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 99,231 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 99,231 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 85,392 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 85,392 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 81,235 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 81,235 miles

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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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YE61 GHY 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 YE61 GHY, 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 YE61 GHY registered?

YE61 GHY is a 2011 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 6 December 2011.

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