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A26 SPB

2012 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

130,924 mi
Last recorded130,924 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Navara88,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 SPB
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 130,924 miles

underseal presenr under vehicle

Pass 9 Dec 2025 180,206 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing case and covers corroided (5.3.2 (b))

horn weak

tyres catching body on full lock

Fail 8 Dec 2025 180,206 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing case and covers corroided (5.3.2 (b))

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

horn weak

tyres catching body on full lock

Fail 28 Oct 2025 130,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail front prop rear universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 166,729 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 120,039 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 119,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded and holed within 30cm of n/s/r leaf spring mounting area. marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded in multiple areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 162,607 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 112,856 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 112,813 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 156,735 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 104,476 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Drivers/Passengers (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 104,474 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Drivers/Passengers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 101,818 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

hand brake travel becoming excessive

Pass 30 Sep 2020 99,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

hand brake travel becoming excessive

Pass 25 Aug 2020 141,295 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 97,927 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 132,199 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 132,199 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 91,879 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 117,519 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 117,516 miles

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2017 74,639 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 96,117 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 49,864 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 81,565 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 81,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 65,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jun 2015 65,366 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Nissan Navara?

Based on 1,323,173 MOT tests across 129,772 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
8,088
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
129,772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,592
Registration plate lamp not working 21,149
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,951
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 17,402
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,057
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A26 SPB is a 2012 Nissan Navara in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 88,203 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 Navara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A26 SPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Navara typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 14 years old, this Nissan Navara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A26 SPB is a 2012 Nissan Navara, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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