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HG61 XZT

2012 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

181,979 mi
Last recorded181,979 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 181,979 miles

Glow plug warning light illuminated.

SERV light illuminated.

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2025 181,976 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2023 176,961 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 164,386 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Nov 2021 151,471 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 151,471 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 137,815 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Nov 2019 126,190 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 112,636 miles

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

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

front brake pads becoming worn

Pass 21 Nov 2017 98,675 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 82,715 miles

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 16 Dec 2015 66,990 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 66,990 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 50,085 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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HG61 XZT is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HG61 XZT, 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 XZT registered?

HG61 XZT is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is HG61 XZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG61 XZT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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