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R12 SAM

2014 Nissan Navara

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

175,171 mi
Last recorded175,171 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Nissan Navara77,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 SAM
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 175,171 miles

Both side rear light cluster slighty damaged/cracked

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

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

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Horn working by switch

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords ALL (various cuts on tread) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 166,506 miles

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

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

Horn working by switch

Pass 9 Nov 2023 155,847 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 155,847 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 144,294 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 131,110 miles

All tyres slightly perishing and feathering on edges

Pass 3 Nov 2020 114,964 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 90,443 miles

Both front tyres feathered on inner edges

Various oil leaks

Pass 14 Jun 2018 70,404 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Rear tyres worn close to legal limit - 2.5mm

Slight play in both front lower suspension arm ball joints

Pass 13 Jun 2017 58,768 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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R12 SAM is a 2014 Nissan Navara in Grey with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2014 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 77,300 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 R12 SAM, 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 12 years old, this Nissan Navara is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R12 SAM registered?

R12 SAM is a 2014 Nissan Navara, first registered on 25 June 2014.

Is R12 SAM safe to buy?

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