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YS12 EJN

2012 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,251 mi
Last recorded166,251 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 EJN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 166,251 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 151,770 miles

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

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

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

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 137,186 miles

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 137,173 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 124,051 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2020 124,051 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 115,969 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 100,172 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 86,238 miles

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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 80,361 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 80,361 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 74,330 miles

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

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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YS12 EJN is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YS12 EJN, 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 YS12 EJN registered?

YS12 EJN is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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