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YR12 NCV

2012 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

176,099 mi
Last recorded176,099 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Navara88,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 NCV
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 176,099 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 168,045 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Section (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Tank Support Strap Corroded Away

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 168,044 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Section (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Tank Support Strap Corroded Away

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 166,639 miles

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

Underside corrosion in various places

Fail 29 Jul 2024 166,573 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Underside corrosion in various places

Pass 4 Aug 2023 158,247 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 28 Mar 2022 151,317 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 135,724 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 127,572 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 127,467 miles

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

Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 117,127 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 103,806 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 99,637 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 99,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 79,746 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 79,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 58,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YR12 NCV is a 2012 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YR12 NCV, 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 YR12 NCV registered?

YR12 NCV is a 2012 Nissan Navara, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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