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VE12 AZO

2012 Nissan Primastar

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,413 mi
Last recorded112,413 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 AZO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 112,413 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 112,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn [d bush ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 104,596 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 104,596 miles

Nearside Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 97,120 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe has been worn by a item rubbing on it, unknown.

Nearside Front fog light inop

Fail 10 Jan 2022 97,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch liner rubbing on wheel (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake pipe has been worn by a item rubbing on it, unknown.

Nearside Front fog light inop

Pass 4 Jan 2021 88,004 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 87,994 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 78,392 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 78,392 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 68,145 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 56,601 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 50,065 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 39,796 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 29,437 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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VE12 AZO is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VE12 AZO, 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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VE12 AZO is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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