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RJ10 ORJ

2012 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,354 mi
Last recorded86,354 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ10 ORJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 86,354 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 82,271 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 82,265 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 78,530 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 78,527 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

brakes not tested

Pass 5 Oct 2022 76,335 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 76,335 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2021 73,992 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre side wall has a deep cut recommend early replacement.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 10 May 2021 73,975 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cut in sidewall

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2020 71,468 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 66,939 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened e.r.a. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened e.r.a. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing winter tyre fitted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 66,939 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened e.r.a. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened e.r.a. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing winter tyre fitted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 62,763 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 59,748 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 54,751 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 54,751 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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RJ10 ORJ is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RJ10 ORJ, 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 RJ10 ORJ registered?

RJ10 ORJ is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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