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RF12 MLJ

2012 Nissan Primastar

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Dec 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

144,437 mi
Last recorded144,437 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 MLJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 144,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65 R16C (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 139,964 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 139,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 135,555 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 135,555 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 130,711 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 130,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 119,335 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 119,335 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 112,628 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 101,090 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 101,090 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 90,628 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 90,628 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 76,081 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 76,081 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 60,217 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 Aug 2015 47,704 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 47,704 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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RF12 MLJ is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 RF12 MLJ, 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 RF12 MLJ registered?

RF12 MLJ is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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