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MT12 VZW

2012 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

136,059 mi
Last recorded136,059 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 VZW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 136,059 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 136,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 111,816 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 111,813 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 93,182 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 93,182 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 31 Jul 2017 90,278 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 90,223 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 78,094 miles

N/S/R Tyre Side Walls Deteriorated / Perished

Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2015 65,897 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread and is secure

Fail 14 Jul 2015 65,897 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread and is secure

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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MT12 VZW is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MT12 VZW, 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 MT12 VZW registered?

MT12 VZW is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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