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2012GCW

2008 Nissan Primastar

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

159,288 mi
Last recorded159,288 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Nissan Primastar102,165 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration2012GCW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2017 159,288 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 154,307 miles

Nearside Rear Outer wall tyre has a cut

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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2012GCW is a 2008 Nissan Primastar in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 102,165 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 2012GCW, 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 18 years old, this Nissan Primastar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 2012GCW registered?

2012GCW is a 2008 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is 2012GCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2012GCW shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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