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ST61 TXV

2012 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

221,066 mi
Last recorded221,066 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST61 TXV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 221,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 210,932 miles

High view brake light 50% working Near side rear wheel bearing slight movement Brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2022 183,647 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 165,416 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 165,413 miles

Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 160,188 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 160,187 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

play in both front d - bushes

Pass 19 Oct 2017 151,793 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 151,791 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Outer 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)

Central Rear high level brake light inop

Nearside Front top strut mount partially ceased

Oil leak sump plug ()

Pass 30 Jan 2016 113,257 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened mount starting to seize (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened mount starting to seize (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 113,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened mount starting to seize (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened mount starting to seize (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 93,937 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 93,925 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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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ST61 TXV 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 61.5%.

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 ST61 TXV, 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 ST61 TXV registered?

ST61 TXV is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is ST61 TXV safe to buy?

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