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GN12 FXF

2012 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,181 mi
Last recorded95,181 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN12 FXF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 95,181 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 95,181 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 87,886 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 76,969 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 69,129 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 69,092 miles

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

Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 65,343 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside + offside (1.1.11 (c))

Central surface corrosion to handbrake cable

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside + offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper engine stabilizer bush slightly deteriorated (rear most bush)

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

Pass 4 Feb 2021 65,060 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside + offside (1.1.11 (c))

Central handbrake cable surface corrosion

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside + offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside + offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper engine stabilizer bush slightly deteriorated (rear most)

Rear Inner brake pads look low

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

Pass 29 Feb 2020 62,558 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper blade split but still clearing screen

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

clutch + brake pedal anti slips slightly worn

slight damage to rear bumper support

Pass 5 Mar 2019 57,372 miles

Front number plate slightly cracked

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight damage to offside rear side of van

Pass 13 Mar 2018 51,432 miles

nearside + offside front tyre's getting low

slight movement in front inner steering arms/rack

Pass 22 Mar 2017 44,439 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 34,737 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 25,601 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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GN12 FXF is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GN12 FXF, 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 GN12 FXF registered?

GN12 FXF is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is GN12 FXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN12 FXF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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