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PJ12 ZNT

2012 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

117,823 mi
Last recorded117,823 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 ZNT
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 117,823 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 117,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 117,267 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 117,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 115,398 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 115,398 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 114,031 miles

Brake performance not tested two tyres have large nails will cause damage to rollers (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Nail in tyre front and rear ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 112,153 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 109,021 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 104,062 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 87,864 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 76,513 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 76,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 ZNT is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZNT, 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 ZNT registered?

PJ12 ZNT is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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