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YC12 DFE

2012 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,405 mi
Last recorded112,405 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 DFE
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 112,405 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 105,292 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 92,712 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 89,908 miles

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

tow socket cover missing

Fail 9 Nov 2018 89,903 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

tow socket cover missing

Pass 28 Oct 2017 72,123 miles

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Offside steering rack end has slight play

towing elec socket cover missing

Pass 14 Oct 2016 56,777 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 41,337 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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YC12 DFE is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YC12 DFE, 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 YC12 DFE registered?

YC12 DFE is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is YC12 DFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 DFE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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