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OU12 GXM

2012 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,120 mi
Last recorded141,120 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU12 GXM
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 141,120 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear n/s/r second row seat belt buckle cover damaged

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

n/s/f fog lamp n/w

Fail 24 Mar 2026 141,120 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear n/s/r second row seat belt buckle cover damaged

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

n/s/f fog lamp n/w

Fail 10 Feb 2026 140,990 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn BOTH front subframe rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH rear to front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged 2nd row, cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint power steering fluid leaking from ram into gaiters (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 92,875 miles

service light on

Pass 10 May 2017 81,590 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Bumper insecure rear damaged ()

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test no seats in the rear ()

Fail 9 May 2017 81,588 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Bumper insecure rear damaged ()

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test no seats in the rear ()

Fail 16 Jul 2015 53,957 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 53,957 miles

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

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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OU12 GXM is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OU12 GXM, 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 OU12 GXM registered?

OU12 GXM is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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