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MF12 XVJ

2012 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,534 mi
Last recorded138,534 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 XVJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 138,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 138,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 127,639 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 127,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 118,848 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 118,848 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 105,732 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has small amount of movement

Pass 4 Dec 2019 91,614 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 91,614 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 80,835 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 75,169 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 68,856 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside front wheel damaged

Nearside rear lamp damaged

Nearside rear wheel damaged

Nearside side door not closing properly

Offside front wheel damaged

Rear fog light damaged

Slight oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2016 57,267 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 50,749 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 9 Mar 2015 50,746 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

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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MF12 XVJ is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MF12 XVJ, 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 MF12 XVJ registered?

MF12 XVJ is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is MF12 XVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF12 XVJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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