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YE62 HCL

2012 Nissan Primastar

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,548 mi
Last recorded103,548 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 HCL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 103,548 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to n/s rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear o/s brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Strut top/ shocker mount worn free play and lift (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and o/s rear (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 100,055 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pips from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes on axel (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 100,055 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pips from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes on axel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 95,611 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s front very close to limit on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 91,033 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 86,180 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 79,012 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 79,011 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 77,631 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jan 2019 74,759 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 70,089 miles

Top mount rough in operation offside front

Pass 5 Sep 2016 63,268 miles

offside front top mount bearing rough in operation

Pass 14 Sep 2015 56,086 miles

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

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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YE62 HCL is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YE62 HCL, 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 YE62 HCL registered?

YE62 HCL is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 3 December 2012.

Is YE62 HCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 HCL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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