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R5 GRW

2012 Nissan Navara

Grey Diesel 2991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,922 mi
Last recorded134,922 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Navara88,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 GRW
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 134,922 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 129,142 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 129,132 miles

Fuel system component leaking tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 128,744 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 128,723 miles

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator not working Repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2023 120,019 miles

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

Offside Rear Truck Bed Glass Loose

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

Tailgate Handle Broken

Tailgate Roof Latch Defective

Fail 6 Mar 2023 120,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Rear Truck Bed Glass Loose

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

Service Brake Long Travel

Tailgate Handle Broken

Tailgate Roof Latch Defective

Pass 9 Mar 2022 109,275 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 109,275 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 96,832 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 86,474 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 80,243 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 75,281 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 69,363 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 69,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 9 Dec 2015 63,335 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 63,335 miles

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

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

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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R5 GRW is a 2012 Nissan Navara in Grey with a 2,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R5 GRW, 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 R5 GRW registered?

R5 GRW is a 2012 Nissan Navara, first registered on 18 October 2012.

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