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HG62 VFJ

2012 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,565 mi
Last recorded122,565 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG62 VFJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 122,565 miles

Nearside steering rack boot leaking slightly

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suggest Headlamps refurb soon !.....

Upper Steering column has slight play at the steering wheel end .

Fail 10 Jun 2026 122,462 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Hand brake lever (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside steering rack boot leaking slightly

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suggest Headlamps refurb soon !.....

Upper Steering column has slight play at the steering wheel end .

Pass 17 Jun 2025 117,934 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 112,662 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 112,515 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush bonding failed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering lock stop missing (2.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 102,438 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 96,380 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 96,380 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 89,685 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 89,683 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 81,722 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear door cannot be opened from the outside but rear is still accessible

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 81,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear door cannot be opened from the outside but rear is still accessible

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 76,194 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 76,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 69,335 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 27 Sep 2017 69,330 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 30 Sep 2016 60,696 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 44,605 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 44,599 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 28,942 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 28,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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HG62 VFJ is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,995cc 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 HG62 VFJ, 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 HG62 VFJ registered?

HG62 VFJ is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is HG62 VFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG62 VFJ 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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