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PJ12 VWV

2012 Nissan Navara

White Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

147,269 mi
Last recorded147,269 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Navara88,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 VWV
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 147,269 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 141,467 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 141,467 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 139,002 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 139,000 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 100,387 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 100,387 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 94,933 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 94,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 86,965 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 86,961 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 70,502 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 70,495 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 57,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 45,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint at limit (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 45,290 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint at limit (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 39,650 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 30,206 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 30,206 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VWV is a 2012 Nissan Navara in White with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 PJ12 VWV, 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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What year was PJ12 VWV registered?

PJ12 VWV is a 2012 Nissan Navara, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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