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YF61 GRU

2012 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

195,572 mi
Last recorded195,572 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Navara88,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 GRU
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 195,572 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 184,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 177,065 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 170,964 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 164,446 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 164,440 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2020 157,614 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 151,740 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning mirror led (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning mirror led (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 135,492 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play have slight up lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively transfer box UJ has slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 28 Mar 2019 135,482 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play have slight up lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively transfer box UJ has slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 31 Mar 2018 118,037 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 99,902 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 81,817 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight up and down movement (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s/r outer parking sensor wire broken

slight play in o/s rack arm

Pass 8 Jan 2015 62,720 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 62,683 miles

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

How Reliable is the Nissan Navara?

Based on 1,323,173 MOT tests across 129,772 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
8,088
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
129,772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,592
Registration plate lamp not working 21,149
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,951
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 17,402
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,057
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YF61 GRU is a 2012 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 88,203 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Navara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF61 GRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Navara typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 14 years old, this Nissan Navara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF61 GRU registered?

YF61 GRU is a 2012 Nissan Navara, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is YF61 GRU safe to buy?

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