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WJ12 ZNN

2012 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,122 mi
Last recorded139,122 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 ZNN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 139,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 134,100 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 134,082 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2023 124,346 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 124,340 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2022 124,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2022 124,204 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 121,105 miles

FRONT SUB FRAME CORRODED

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Fail 15 Jan 2022 121,100 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases TAIL PIPE HOLED (6.1.2 (a))

FRONT SUB FRAME CORRODED

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Pass 11 Jan 2021 116,296 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 105,365 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 105,364 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 98,225 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 85,143 miles

EML ON DASH

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 66,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 56,454 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play n/s/f rack arm

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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WJ12 ZNN is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WJ12 ZNN, 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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WJ12 ZNN is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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