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HG61 SFJ

2012 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,863 mi
Last recorded139,863 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 SFJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 139,863 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 132,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 132,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 126,240 miles

Offside Front top mount has slight play

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Nov 2022 117,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle /trailing arm bush very slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle /trailing arm bush very slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 110,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 110,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 102,274 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Nov 2020 102,274 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. should be 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Nov 2019 91,289 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 77,249 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 70,785 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

tyre sidewalls perishing slightly

Fail 9 Jan 2018 70,785 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

tyre sidewalls perishing slightly

Pass 10 Jan 2017 62,397 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 62,397 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 52,176 miles

Offside door mirror glass cracked / poor

Fail 17 Dec 2015 52,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside door mirror glass cracked / poor

Pass 6 Jan 2015 45,290 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HG61 SFJ is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HG61 SFJ, 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 HG61 SFJ registered?

HG61 SFJ is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 12 January 2012.

Is HG61 SFJ safe to buy?

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