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YT12 ZGS

2012 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

148,544 mi
Last recorded148,544 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 ZGS
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 148,544 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 148,531 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear brake imbalance 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 135,751 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2024 135,750 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 127,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 119,271 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 105,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2021 105,181 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 100,335 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both cables corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 100,335 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both cables corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 97,031 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 84,256 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2018 84,256 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete worn to metal (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres below limits - worn badly inner edges 205/65/16 van (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 68,099 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 68,099 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete worn to metal (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too high both were high PRS (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 54,911 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Apr 2016 54,911 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete worn to metal (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too high both above 1.25% limits (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2015 35,478 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing brake pedal rubber slight wear

Fail 26 Mar 2015 35,475 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing brake pedal rubber slight wear

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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YT12 ZGS is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YT12 ZGS, 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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YT12 ZGS is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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