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VN12 BYS

2012 Nissan Navara

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,485 mi
Last recorded146,485 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Nissan Navara88,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 BYS
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 146,485 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush FORWARD BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush FORWARD BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 132,868 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 132,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 114,874 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 97,588 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 78,870 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 64,075 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Mar 2018 51,893 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 40,917 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 22 Mar 2017 40,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 29,800 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 20,444 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

How Reliable is the Nissan Navara?

Based on 1,323,173 MOT tests across 129,772 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
8,088
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
129,772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,592
Registration plate lamp not working 21,149
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,951
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 17,402
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,057
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VN12 BYS is a 2012 Nissan Navara in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 88,203 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Navara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN12 BYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Navara typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 14 years old, this Nissan Navara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VN12 BYS registered?

VN12 BYS is a 2012 Nissan Navara, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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