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NL12 HJC

2012 Nissan Navara

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

177,246 mi
Last recorded177,246 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Navara88,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 HJC
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 177,246 miles

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

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

underside and components rather corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2025 167,881 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 167,878 miles

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 161,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Prop shaft/rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 148,358 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Bolts corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Pinion shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 148,356 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Bolts corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Pinion shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 130,864 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 130,864 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 118,155 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 118,155 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 106,475 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 106,475 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2018 88,946 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play FRONT PROPSHAFT REAR U/J (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 88,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/65X17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play FRONT PROPSHAFT REAR U/J (6.1.7 (b) (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))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 74,270 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 74,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

service lights on

Pass 13 Sep 2016 56,558 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 56,558 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 41,761 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 41,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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NL12 HJC is a 2012 Nissan Navara in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 NL12 HJC, 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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NL12 HJC is a 2012 Nissan Navara, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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