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HV12 EOS

2012 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,911 mi
Last recorded138,911 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 EOS
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 138,911 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2026 138,911 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 137,930 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 130,888 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 130,888 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 120,430 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 111,505 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 111,459 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 105,677 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 105,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 100,555 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 95,970 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 91,519 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 91,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 87,537 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 87,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 72,434 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 52,650 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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HV12 EOS is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HV12 EOS, 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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HV12 EOS is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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