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GN12 FXJ

2012 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

210,742 mi
Last recorded210,742 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN12 FXJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 210,742 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 210,737 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 168,762 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 168,754 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure trailing arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jun 2019 158,974 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 158,974 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 142,041 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 142,033 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 137,214 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 94,712 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 94,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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GN12 FXJ is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GN12 FXJ, 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 FXJ registered?

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

Is GN12 FXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN12 FXJ shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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