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FV12 JBU

2012 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

177,007 mi
Last recorded177,007 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Navara88,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 JBU
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 177,007 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2025 174,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 166,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 161,561 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 156,751 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (Flexi) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (o/s & n/s) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front (Headlamp bracket slightly damaged but secure)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 150,509 miles

Engine vibrates ( further investigation required)

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp is slightly damaged but secure.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 145,116 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 145,114 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID's fitted into halogen lamp (4.1.4 (c))

Spare wheel likely to become detached (6.1.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2019 118,757 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 94,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint vertical movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing~?

Pass 7 Apr 2017 75,857 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 47,728 miles

Nearside wiper blade torn

Offside Front nail in tred

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 47,728 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside wiper blade torn

Offside Front nail in tred

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 24,548 miles

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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FV12 JBU is a 2012 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV12 JBU, 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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FV12 JBU is a 2012 Nissan Navara, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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