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GF12 JPU

2012 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

30,614 mi
Last recorded30,614 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 JPU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 30,614 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 29,403 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 27,641 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 25,401 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 23,569 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 23,569 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 22,398 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 21,454 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 20,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 19,086 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 17,146 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 15,396 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 14,692 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 12,180 miles

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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GF12 JPU is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 96,675 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 GF12 JPU, 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 14 years old, this Nissan Primastar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF12 JPU registered?

GF12 JPU is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is GF12 JPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF12 JPU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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