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HG61 VVJ

2012 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,677 mi
Last recorded113,677 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 VVJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 113,677 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside front fog not working

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 113,677 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside front fog not working

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 108,888 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 and non repairable ()

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 108,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 and non repairable ()

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 100,111 miles

NSF inner steering rack play

Small chip in windscreen

Fail 19 Feb 2024 100,111 miles

NSF inner steering rack play

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

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

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Jan 2023 85,612 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 72,172 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 72,171 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft boot slightly insecure/leaking grease

Pass 31 Dec 2020 70,152 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 61,240 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 61,231 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 56,475 miles

Engine and under body cover fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection

oil dampness around rear of engine

smoke from under bonnet on nearside but cannot see the cause

Fail 9 Nov 2018 56,460 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine and under body cover fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection

oil dampness around rear of engine

smoke from under bonnet on nearside but cannot see the cause

Pass 3 Nov 2017 44,339 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 44,339 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 41,797 miles

slight leak from diesel pump

Fail 20 Jan 2017 41,797 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (top mounting) (2.5.B.1b)

slight leak from diesel pump

Pass 14 Jan 2016 37,829 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 37,829 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 28,592 miles

all 4x tyres geting low

osf fog light broken lens

small chips f/screen

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 VVJ is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG61 VVJ registered?

HG61 VVJ is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is HG61 VVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG61 VVJ shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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