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SH12 FXE

2012 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,039 mi
Last recorded95,039 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 FXE
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 95,039 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 91,063 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2024 90,835 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 82,520 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 76,728 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 60,734 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 60,701 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 57,760 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 54,167 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 49,617 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres treads are getting low

Fail 21 Apr 2016 49,617 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres treads are getting low

Pass 15 Apr 2015 38,477 miles

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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SH12 FXE is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SH12 FXE, 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 SH12 FXE registered?

SH12 FXE is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 1 May 2012.

Is SH12 FXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH12 FXE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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