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WG12 SLV

2012 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

185,633 mi
Last recorded185,633 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 SLV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 185,633 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2025 184,565 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 173,192 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 172,281 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 161,982 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 161,274 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022
Fail 11 Jul 2022 147,817 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 131,425 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2021 128,953 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 111,712 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 111,353 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 84,021 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 84,021 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2017 70,290 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 48,854 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s lower effort (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 36,615 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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WG12 SLV is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 WG12 SLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG12 SLV registered?

WG12 SLV is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is WG12 SLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG12 SLV shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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