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NJ12 BYC

2012 Nissan Navara

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,542 mi
Last recorded96,542 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Navara88,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 96,542 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 92,808 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 92,808 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 89,538 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 89,538 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 85,560 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 80,695 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 80,695 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 75,734 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 75,734 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 71,050 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 65,143 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 59,273 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 51,313 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 51,313 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 42,119 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 33,464 miles

Exhaust system mountings x3 unbonded but metal cage prevents exhaust from falling.

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 33,464 miles

Exhaust system mountings x3 unbonded but metal cage prevents exhaust from falling.

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

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

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 BYC is a 2012 Nissan Navara in Grey with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BYC, 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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What year was NJ12 BYC registered?

NJ12 BYC is a 2012 Nissan Navara, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is NJ12 BYC safe to buy?

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