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BG11 ERU

2011 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

189,412 mi
Last recorded189,412 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Nissan Primastar100,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 ERU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 189,412 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside jacking area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 180,027 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 174,175 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 174,068 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 154,462 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top strut mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front brake discs corroding

both front tyres worn to 3mm 205/65/16c

Fail 11 Apr 2019 154,462 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top strut mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top strut mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

both front brake discs corroding

both front tyres worn to 3mm 205/65/16c

Pass 14 Apr 2018 137,297 miles

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm, n/s/f 2.5mm [205/65/16c]

Fail 13 Apr 2018 137,297 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion on inner faces of front brake discs

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm, n/s/f 2.5mm [205/65/16c]

Pass 20 Apr 2017 117,863 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Fail 20 Apr 2017 117,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Chip in windscreen.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake disc pitted.

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 12 Apr 2016 98,306 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge (stepped tread) 205/65/16c

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 11 Apr 2016 98,306 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge (stepped tread) 205/65/16c

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 17 Apr 2015 61,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise offside front top shocker making noise

Pass 18 Apr 2014 33,174 miles

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

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

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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BG11 ERU is a 2011 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BG11 ERU, 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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BG11 ERU is a 2011 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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