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AK61 BXL

2011 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,133 mi
Last recorded84,133 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Nissan Primastar100,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 BXL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 84,133 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie-rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion serviceable (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 84,130 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie-rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn lower than nearside advise replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion serviceable (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 79,646 miles

Offside Rear tyre slight surface cracking inner edge and small cuts

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 79,646 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts inner ply/cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering inner tie-rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre bald edges , surface cracking no cords/ply exposed at time

Offside Rear tyre slight surface cracking inner edge and small cuts

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 76,717 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie-rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre slight wear edges small cuts on tread.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorber's casings corrosion

Fail 14 Dec 2023 76,717 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie-rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre slight wear edges small cuts on tread.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorber's casings corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2022 73,831 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie-rod minor (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2021 70,581 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Dec 2021 70,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Dec 2020 66,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has a cut inner edge , unable to see any cords due to water in cut (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 66,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has a cut inner edge , unable to see any cords due to water in cut (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 61,949 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear inner edge and small cut no cords/ply exposed

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge no cords/ply exposed at time

Pass 26 Sep 2018 57,548 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall small surface cut

Offside Front Top strut mount worn advise replace

Offside Front tyre wear inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2017 52,356 miles

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

Offside Front suspension top mount notchy on lock to lock

Fail 20 Sep 2017 52,356 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 47,242 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 42,956 miles

Nearside Front steering inner tie rod play

Offside Front outer cv gaiter omitted grease big clip end advise new clip/cv gaiter if worn

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner unable to determine thickness advise remove wheels replace if required (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper blades slight smear split ends advise replace

Pass 25 Sep 2014 38,815 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.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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AK61 BXL is a 2011 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK61 BXL, 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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AK61 BXL is a 2011 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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