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YX11 VFZ

2011 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

146,085 mi
Last recorded146,085 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Primastar100,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX11 VFZ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 146,085 miles

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

Nearside Hand brake down on efficiency

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

Fail 8 Jul 2026 146,083 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Hand brake down on efficiency

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 144,217 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal corroded & greased to hide (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 144,216 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal corroded & greased to hide (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 143,643 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeds to rear axle hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake back plate/dust shield missing

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

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

corrosion of suspension components

service light illuminated

Fail 31 Oct 2024 143,643 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeds to rear axle hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate / dust cover corroded

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

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

corrosion of suspension components

service light illuminated

Pass 27 Oct 2023 141,783 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 141,782 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 134,678 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 134,678 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 126,655 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 126,655 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 123,994 miles

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

Nearside Washer jet has one out of two jets blocked.

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Number of stone chips across screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 123,980 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Washer jet has one out of two jets blocked.

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Number of stone chips across screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 117,883 miles

Rear doors not opening from the rear.

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 117,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear doors not opening from the rear.

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 105,411 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 105,408 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 93,109 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 78,044 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 78,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding very slight bind due to handbrake cable corrosion. (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 62,385 miles

Knock in steering

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 45,361 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YX11 VFZ is a 2011 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YX11 VFZ, 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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YX11 VFZ is a 2011 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 28 July 2011.

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