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HJ12 VUE

2012 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,010 mi
Last recorded90,010 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 VUE
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 90,010 miles

underbody undersealed

Pass 9 Jul 2024 86,522 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 85,078 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 83,471 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 83,467 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top shock mount has excessive play (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 May 2021 80,058 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 78,510 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 74,349 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 66,481 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering rack end

Fail 11 Apr 2018 66,481 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)

slight play in n/s/f steering rack end

Pass 13 Apr 2017 64,785 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 60,980 miles

both nearside tyres have slight curbing damage

Fail 24 Feb 2016 60,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both nearside tyres have slight curbing damage

Pass 11 Mar 2015 51,074 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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HJ12 VUE is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,997cc 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 HJ12 VUE, 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 HJ12 VUE registered?

HJ12 VUE is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is HJ12 VUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ12 VUE 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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