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SP12 UHH

2012 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,299 mi
Last recorded133,299 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 UHH
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 133,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 133,299 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 120,231 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper play in strut top mount

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

rear axle corroded under coil spring saddles

Fail 4 Sep 2024 120,231 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm bush detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint modification unsafe securing bolts too short (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear plastic coating peeling off on park brake cables

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

Offside Front Upper play in strut top mount

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

rear axle corroded under coil spring saddles

Pass 1 Sep 2023 99,235 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2022 87,340 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 75,692 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 75,691 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 63,875 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 52,176 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 37,157 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 37,157 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 36,850 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 34,839 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 34,839 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 31,220 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 27,197 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 27,197 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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SP12 UHH is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP12 UHH, 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 SP12 UHH registered?

SP12 UHH is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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