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YE12 VJO

2012 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,755 mi
Last recorded155,755 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 VJO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 155,755 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 154,230 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 154,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 152,518 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 152,477 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both washer jets 50% working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front fog light not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 148,001 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2022 143,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 137,241 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 137,241 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 132,079 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 123,585 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 118,180 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 113,215 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 85,040 miles

Advise low emmitter

Advise n/s mirror lense loose

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2015 85,040 miles

Advise low emmitter

Advise n/s mirror lense loose

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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YE12 VJO is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YE12 VJO, 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 YE12 VJO registered?

YE12 VJO is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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