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MC56 ELS

2012 Nissan Navara

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests33 (24 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,467 mi
Last recorded98,467 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Navara88,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC56 ELS
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

24 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 98,467 miles
Fail 4 May 2026 98,467 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2025 219,790 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 96,015 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 218,570 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 218,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 93,213 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 196,353 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of rear spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

chassis has rust in places and has been painted in places

Fail 22 Mar 2023 196,255 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced body filler is not for repairing a chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front of rear spring has been filled with body filler and a plate stuck on with filter to hide the rotten hole (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of rear spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

chassis has rust in places and has been painted in places

Pass 23 Nov 2022 89,842 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 196,189 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flex (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 190,718 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 190,715 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 189,772 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both Sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Couldn't check rear seatbelts

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 81,646 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 75,208 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 173,811 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 168,579 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 156,564 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 152,596 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 152,595 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2017 39,244 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 34,096 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 149,068 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

both front cv boots leaking

both front tyres worn and feathering on edges

both rear tyres on wear indicators

sticker n/s/f windscreen,small chip n/s/f screen

Fail 8 Sep 2016 149,068 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

both front cv boots leaking

both front tyres worn and feathering on edges

both rear tyres on wear indicators

sticker n/s/f windscreen,small chip n/s/f screen

Pass 10 Dec 2015 29,343 miles

engine management light illuminated

Pass 11 Sep 2015 144,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2015 144,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2015 29,232 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 138,251 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 118,623 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 283,774 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 68,561 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Navara?

Based on 1,323,173 MOT tests across 129,772 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
8,088
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
129,772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,592
Registration plate lamp not working 21,149
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,951
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 17,402
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,057
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MC56 ELS is a 2012 Nissan Navara in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 88,203 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Nissan Navara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MC56 ELS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Navara typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 14 years old, this Nissan Navara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MC56 ELS is a 2012 Nissan Navara, first registered on 9 August 2012.

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