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YS12 YOY

2012 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

169,058 mi
Last recorded169,058 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 169,058 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 137,005 miles

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

front anti roll bar D bushes slightly worn

Fail 6 Sep 2018 137,005 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front anti roll bar D bushes slightly worn

Pass 7 Sep 2017 111,470 miles

Central Rear Upper centre stop lamp inop

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play slight noise but not rough (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 111,470 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Central Rear Upper centre stop lamp inop

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play slight noise but not rough (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 81,481 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 81,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 72,032 miles

OSF window not opening.

OSR light lense broken.

Fail 20 Aug 2015 720,258 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

OSF window not opening.

OSR light lense broken.

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

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 YOY is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YS12 YOY, 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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YS12 YOY is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 9 August 2012.

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