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GL61 NKX

2012 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

84,971 mi
Last recorded84,971 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 NKX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 84,971 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 15 Apr 2025 83,339 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 83,339 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 82,271 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

advise rear brake pads getting low

Fail 22 Dec 2023 82,252 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened drivers seatbelt (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

advise rear brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Dec 2022 78,392 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 73,199 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted advise remove and repair as required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged chafing advise repair (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise remove wheels and confirm thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 20 Dec 2021 73,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn bush come adrift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted advise remove and repair as required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged chafing advise repair (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise remove wheels and confirm thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

windscreen stone chipped

clutch pedal going difficult to select gears requires repair

Pass 2 Dec 2020 58,982 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 57,207 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 57,207 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 56,911 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 56,911 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 45,506 miles

Nearside Front washer out of one jet but provides sufficient water

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 31 Jan 2017 35,340 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 25,398 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 25,395 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top mount rubber bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 18,966 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 18,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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GL61 NKX is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GL61 NKX, 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.

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What year was GL61 NKX registered?

GL61 NKX is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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