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YP62 CWC

2012 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,229 mi
Last recorded176,229 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 CWC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 176,229 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 176,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 170,280 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 170,280 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 164,328 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 157,407 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2022 157,407 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 156,487 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under vehicle and suspension components are slight rusty including all 4 coil springs

Pass 29 Oct 2020 147,767 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 136,650 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened have a slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2019 136,536 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened have a slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 103,877 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 89,169 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 72,414 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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YP62 CWC is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YP62 CWC, 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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YP62 CWC is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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