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RJ61 KOW

2012 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,898 mi
Last recorded143,898 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Navara88,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 KOW
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 143,898 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2025 143,898 miles

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 134,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 130,984 miles

Some corrosion at suspension areas.

Pass 23 Aug 2021 129,638 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 119,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 102,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pinhole leak at front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 84,572 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 84,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 68,394 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 68,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 May 2015 38,027 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 38,027 miles

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

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

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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RJ61 KOW is a 2012 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RJ61 KOW, 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 RJ61 KOW registered?

RJ61 KOW is a 2012 Nissan Navara, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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