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DY12 FRD

2012 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

314,984 mi
Last recorded314,984 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Navara88,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 FRD
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 314,984 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 313,238 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 313,238 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 311,063 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 305,990 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 300,770 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 300,770 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 289,497 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 289,497 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 263,259 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 263,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 233,946 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 201,822 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 161,230 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 161,230 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 125,353 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 125,353 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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DY12 FRD is a 2012 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DY12 FRD, 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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What year was DY12 FRD registered?

DY12 FRD is a 2012 Nissan Navara, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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