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GU62 VRN

2012 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

101,826 mi
Last recorded101,826 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 VRN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 101,826 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 101,794 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 92,533 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 92,533 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 85,902 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 85,902 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 78,012 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 74,083 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 74,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 66,122 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 66,121 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 638,821 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 638,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GU62 VRN is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 GU62 VRN, 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 GU62 VRN registered?

GU62 VRN is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is GU62 VRN safe to buy?

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