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YF12 EBG

2012 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,848 mi
Last recorded160,848 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 EBG
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 160,848 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 160,848 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 157,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear door not opening but secure

Fail 21 Feb 2025 157,768 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability top suspension mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear door not opening but secure

Pass 17 Apr 2023 146,660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak to rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 146,655 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak to rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 136,091 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 133,275 miles

Appears to be VERY slight wear and movement starting at both front ball joints (under load)

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

O/S/F fog/spot light lens cracked

Fail 30 Nov 2020 133,275 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Light at dash stays ON (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing Wire disconnected (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted Inner rim area excessively bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing wire disconnected (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed Starting to expose rienforcement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top suspension mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Appears to be VERY slight wear and movement starting at both front ball joints (under load)

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

N/S/F b/hose loose at fixing

N/S/F wheel outer rim abit bent

O/S/F fog/spot light lens cracked

P/Brake efficiency low at 17% (16% = MINIMUM limit)

Pass 29 May 2019 116,714 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 116,714 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 105,674 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 90,406 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2016 73,169 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 55,048 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 55,048 miles

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

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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YF12 EBG 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 62.5%.

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 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 YF12 EBG, 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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YF12 EBG is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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