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ST12 TOV

2012 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

155,739 mi
Last recorded155,739 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 TOV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 155,739 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 150,609 miles

underside and components rather corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2024 150,609 miles

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

underside and components rather corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2023 139,247 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 128,794 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 118,910 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 113,056 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2019 105,938 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 99,824 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 94,623 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 87,703 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 77,971 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 77,830 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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ST12 TOV is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ST12 TOV, 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 ST12 TOV registered?

ST12 TOV is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is ST12 TOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST12 TOV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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