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PJ12 VVC

2012 Nissan Navara

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,155 mi
Last recorded141,155 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Navara88,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 VVC
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2026 141,155 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrision underbody and covered with underseal

Pass 10 Mar 2025 134,166 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 124,090 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 124,089 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2023 110,341 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 110,341 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak Nearside front upper boost pipe split (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring front mounting point / fuel tank mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 94,964 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 94,929 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Fuel tank insecure rear strap broken fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 83,066 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 67,305 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 54,153 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 50,850 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 46,807 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 46,805 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 38,489 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 25,027 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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PJ12 VVC is a 2012 Nissan Navara in Grey with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJ12 VVC, 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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PJ12 VVC is a 2012 Nissan Navara, first registered on 21 July 2012.

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