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VX12 FJP

2012 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

219,449 mi
Last recorded219,449 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX12 FJP
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 219,449 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 196,078 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 177,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 168,893 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 152,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 152,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 144,513 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 144,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 134,553 miles

under guards

Pass 15 Nov 2019 122,891 miles

Under trays

Pass 9 Nov 2018 103,418 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays

Pass 16 Nov 2017 86,717 miles

under guards

Pass 29 Nov 2016 70,514 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 70,514 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 53,121 miles

Nearside under guards

Fail 19 Nov 2015 53,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside under guards

Pass 14 Nov 2014 32,039 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 16,675 miles

low emitter no readings n/s/f n/s/r some kerbing to sidewalls

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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VX12 FJP is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VX12 FJP, 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 VX12 FJP registered?

VX12 FJP is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is VX12 FJP safe to buy?

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