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OV62 FSL

2012 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

172,217 mi
Last recorded172,217 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 FSL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 172,217 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 172,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 161,736 miles

crack in windscreen by tax disc holder

Fail 16 Sep 2024 161,736 miles

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

crack in windscreen by tax disc holder

Pass 11 Sep 2023 150,821 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 150,821 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 140,104 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 129,585 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 119,534 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 97,444 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 97,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 81,586 miles

emissions too clean for reading

engine under tray fitted obscuring view

o/s/f spot light lens broken

Fail 13 Nov 2017 81,559 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

emissions too clean for reading

engine under tray fitted obscuring view

o/s/f spot light lens broken

Pass 28 Oct 2016 66,712 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 66,712 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 53,916 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 53,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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OV62 FSL is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OV62 FSL, 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 OV62 FSL registered?

OV62 FSL is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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