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GJ12 YVS

2012 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

106,167 mi
Last recorded106,167 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Navara88,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 YVS
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 106,167 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive front spring hanger mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring hanger mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 106,157 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive front spring hanger mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring hanger mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 99,959 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2024 99,959 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2024 99,959 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 90,371 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 85,030 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 74,764 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 69,574 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 1 Nov 2019 164,655 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 164,655 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 152,322 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 152,322 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 134,716 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear braked wheels. ATT SOON (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 134,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside front brake pad worn to metal! (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside front brake disc badly scored

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear braked wheels. ATT SOON (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 127,980 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 4 Jun 2015 118,368 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 118,368 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 YVS is a 2012 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YVS, 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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GJ12 YVS is a 2012 Nissan Navara, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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