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NW12 DOG

2012 Nissan Navara

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,561 mi
Last recorded159,561 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Navara88,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNW12 DOG
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 159,561 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush bush worn/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone burst in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 158,560 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to broken exhaust pipe front of vehicle (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe broken away from down pipe/catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible high power bulbs (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush bush worn/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone burst in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible high power bulbs (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 153,613 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone burst in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 153,612 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone burst in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 146,524 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 146,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 133,352 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 128,130 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 122,181 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 114,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 103,514 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 103,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 93,212 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 81,778 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 81,776 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 70,179 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 59,665 miles

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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NW12 DOG is a 2012 Nissan Navara in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NW12 DOG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NW12 DOG registered?

NW12 DOG is a 2012 Nissan Navara, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is NW12 DOG safe to buy?

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