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L888 LCD

2012 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,599 mi
Last recorded146,599 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 LCD
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 146,599 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 146,595 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2025 141,950 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 137,525 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 137,525 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 134,727 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 134,721 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 131,355 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 126,710 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 126,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 114,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 114,001 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 101,321 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 96,463 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 96,455 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 87,172 miles

No passenger seat fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Apr 2017 87,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

No passenger seat fitted at time of test

Pass 16 May 2016 73,424 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 56,610 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 56,610 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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L888 LCD is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L888 LCD, 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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L888 LCD is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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