Nissan Navara
Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,488 cc
97 GBUMOT history
97 GBU is a black diesel Nissan Navara first used on 6 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 97,633 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 97,633 mi
- At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,699 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 97 GBU
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Nissan
- Model
- Navara
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,488 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 6 Sept 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
97 GBU was last recorded at 97,633 miles on 19 Aug 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 19 Aug 2026: 97,633 miles, lower than 97,857 miles on 2 Sept 2025.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 97,857 miles · 2 Sept 2025
- Average per year
- 4,699 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 97,633 miles
- 2025 – 97,857 miles
- 2024 – 95,899 miles
- 2023 – 95,378 miles
- 2022 – 94,885 miles
- 2021 – 94,180 miles
- 2020 – 91,790 miles
- 2019 – 87,046 miles
- 2018 – 80,671 miles
- 2017 – 72,597 miles
- 2016 – 64,664 miles
- 2015 – 56,032 miles
- 2014 – 47,684 miles
- 2013 – 41,253 miles
- 2012 – 33,968 miles
- 2010 – 22,415 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,633 miles
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryVarious underbody chassis corrosion
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor5 MOTs, 2018–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
20 tests since 16 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,633 miles (-224)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 97,633 miles
- Test number
- 991537344618
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryVarious underbody chassis corrosion
Pass97,857 miles (+1,958)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 97,857 miles
- Test number
- 940928761266
- MinorOffside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced upper and lower both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Fuel tank slightly loose fuel tank strap repaired (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal front mounting plated and under sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass95,899 miles (+521)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 95,899 miles
- Test number
- 343036189063
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
Pass95,378 miles (+493)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 95,378 miles
- Test number
- 286496900468
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass94,885 miles (+705)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 94,885 miles
- Test number
- 883673099054
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass94,180 miles (+23)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 94,180 miles
- Test number
- 853174010883
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to chassis
Fail94,157 miles (+2,367)1 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,157 miles
- Test number
- 484198841276
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChassis corroded
Pass91,790 miles (+4,744)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 91,790 miles
- Test number
- 160356005488
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass87,046 miles (+6,375)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 87,046 miles
- Test number
- 681862814754
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass80,671 miles (+8,074)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 80,671 miles
- Test number
- 710913457568
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear diff seal weeping
Pass72,597 miles (+7,933)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 72,597 miles
- Test number
- 610693322330
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear diff seal leaking
Pass64,664 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 64,664 miles
- Test number
- 511358886922
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,664 miles (+8,632)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,664 miles
- Test number
- 609995426770
- FailureFront registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
- FailureRear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
Pass56,032 miles (+8,348)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 56,032 miles
- Test number
- 379758215212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,684 miles (+6,431)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 47,684 miles
- Test number
- 497398094148
- NoteOil leak
Pass41,253 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 41,253 miles
- Test number
- 886627823239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,253 miles (+7,285)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,253 miles
- Test number
- 496246823299
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass33,968 miles (+2,558)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 33,968 miles
- Test number
- 687269622253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,410 miles (+8,995)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 31,410 miles
- Test number
- 826887362019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,415 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 22,415 miles
- Test number
- 904158920239
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about 97 GBU
- What vehicle is registration 97 GBU currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 97 GBU on a black diesel Nissan Navara first used on 6 Sept 2007. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 97 GBU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 97 GBU is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 97 GBU?
- The MOT on 97 GBU is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 97 GBU done?
- 97 GBU was recorded at 97,633 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 4,699 miles a year.
- Has 97 GBU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 97 GBU has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2021.
- Has the mileage on 97 GBU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Aug 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on 97 GBU find?
- 97 GBU passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; various underbody chassis corrosion.
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