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NJ12 BVG

2012 Nissan Navara

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,914 mi
Last recorded149,914 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Navara88,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 BVG
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 149,914 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 144,738 miles

Nearside Rear number plate light cover damaged

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 144,736 miles

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear number plate light cover damaged

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 144,736 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Number plate lamp cover damaged

Nearside Rear Fluid leak N/S/R hub

Pass 26 Jun 2024 139,328 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front outer joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 139,328 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front outer joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 130,220 miles

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 130,220 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 118,752 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both fronts outer lower joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 103,819 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 99,720 miles

emmisions to clean to register

slight lift play in nsf and osf ball joints roughly 3mm

Pass 4 Mar 2020 93,140 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 28 Feb 2020 93,057 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2019 88,579 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 82,390 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 74,881 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 65,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cut in offside rear tyre not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 10 Feb 2015 56,661 miles

3 x exhaust rubber mountings unbonded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Interior mirror insecure

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 56,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

3 x exhaust rubber mountings unbonded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Interior rear view mirror insecure

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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NJ12 BVG is a 2012 Nissan Navara in Grey with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 88,203 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 Navara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NJ12 BVG, 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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NJ12 BVG is a 2012 Nissan Navara, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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