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GJ12 DVN

2012 Nissan Navara

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,392 mi
Last recorded134,392 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Navara88,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 DVN
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 134,392 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 134,392 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension locking device missing ball joint split pin (5.3.6 (b))

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

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

n/s/f fog light inopp

Pass 1 Apr 2026 133,370 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2024 119,356 miles

Nearside Front CV Boot leaking grease

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 119,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front CV Boot leaking grease

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 105,009 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 105,009 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering malfunctioning goes hard and judders (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 102,440 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 102,438 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 93,644 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 89,552 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 89,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour orange (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour orange (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 80,268 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Sep 2019 70,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 70,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 62,876 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 52,276 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 41,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 31,678 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 28,068 miles

oil leak from rear gearbox oil seal

washer fluid light on

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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GJ12 DVN is a 2012 Nissan Navara in Grey with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GJ12 DVN, 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 GJ12 DVN registered?

GJ12 DVN is a 2012 Nissan Navara, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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