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PJ12 GRX

2012 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,716 mi
Last recorded86,716 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 GRX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 86,716 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly mounted on shock absorber

Offside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Inner steering arm gator, oily on the outside (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 86,716 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly mounted on shock absorber

Offside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Inner steering arm gator, oily on the outside (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 May 2025 86,314 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 84,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 84,021 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 84,020 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 79,010 miles

ADVISE: service/ spanner light is on

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: slight wear on inner edge of tyre and starting to get low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: slight wear on inner edge of tyre and starting to get low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 79,004 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml light is on (8.2.2.2 (g))

ADVISE: service/ spanner light is on

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: slight wear on inner edge of tyre and starting to get low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: slight wear on inner edge of tyre and starting to get low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 68,209 miles

Front ADVISE Both front tyres worn low in centre of tread

Fail 13 Oct 2020 68,203 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Rubber wipers x2 split and worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTAIN BEARING/ETC ,WORN WITH EXCESS PLAY/KNOCKING (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working x3 (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front ADVISE Both front tyres worn low in centre of tread

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 51,511 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 51,511 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 38,839 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 38,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 26,813 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 21,420 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)

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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PJ12 GRX is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PJ12 GRX, 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 PJ12 GRX registered?

PJ12 GRX is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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