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HJ12 OFL

2012 Nissan Primastar

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,713 mi
Last recorded82,713 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 OFL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 82,713 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 73,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 64,114 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 64,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 58,478 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2019 58,478 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 51,206 miles

EML light on

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 51,203 miles

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

EML light on

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 41,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Mar 2017 41,236 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 32,222 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 22,901 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 22,901 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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HJ12 OFL is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HJ12 OFL, 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 HJ12 OFL registered?

HJ12 OFL is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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