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Nissan 300 C

White · Petrol · 1985 · 2,960 cc

C5 PABMOT history

C5 PAB is a white petrol Nissan 300 C first used on 31 Dec 1985. Its MOT expired on 7 May 2026 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 117,629 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 May 2026
Mileage
117,629 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2025
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,519 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 PAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
300 C
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,960 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
31 Dec 1985
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 May 2026
Latest MOT test
8 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 PAB was last recorded at 117,629 miles on 8 May 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,624 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
1,519 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,629 miles
  • 2024 – 116,997 miles
  • 2023 – 115,125 miles
  • 2022 – 113,959 miles
  • 2021 – 111,713 miles
  • 2019 – 109,214 miles
  • 2018 – 107,318 miles
  • 2015 – 105,464 miles
  • 2013 – 102,751 miles
  • 2010 – 99,732 miles
  • 2007 – 95,108 miles
  • 2006 – 88,890 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,629 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2010

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,629 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    117,629 miles
    Test number
    202828680268
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail117,624 miles (+627)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,624 miles
    Test number
    670043037927
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass116,997 miles (+1,872)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    116,997 miles
    Test number
    110988125829
    • AdvisoryUndersealed, unable too fully inspect corrosion

  4. Pass115,125 miles (+1,166)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    115,125 miles
    Test number
    184650420712
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass113,959 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    113,959 miles
    Test number
    941247142237
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion too vehicle

  6. Fail113,957 miles (+2,244)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,957 miles
    Test number
    934429635889
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion too vehicle

  7. Pass111,713 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    111,713 miles
    Test number
    404466157641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail111,713 miles (+2,499)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,713 miles
    Test number
    796168094576
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass109,214 miles (+1,896)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    109,214 miles
    Test number
    202899795155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryParking brake effeincy just met
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage undersealed unable too fully access for corrosion

  10. Pass107,318 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    107,318 miles
    Test number
    651776227319
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCrack in windscreen not fully affecting drivers veiw
    • AdvisoryUnder carriage heavily undersealed, unable too fully carry out corrosion assesment

  11. Fail107,318 miles2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,318 miles
    Test number
    361947142324
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCrack in windscreen not affecting drivers veiw
    • AdvisoryUnder carriage heavily undersealed, unable too fully carry out corrosion assesment

  12. Fail107,318 miles (+1,854)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,318 miles
    Test number
    144889730347
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCrack in windscreen not affecting drivers veiw
    • AdvisoryUnder carriage heavily undersealed, unable too fully carry out corrosion assesment

  13. Pass105,464 miles (+7)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    105,464 miles
    Test number
    179780225199
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFront brakes have a slight judder

  14. Fail105,457 miles (+2,706)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,457 miles
    Test number
    775299615173
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFront brakes have a slight judder

  15. Pass102,751 miles (+3,019)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    102,751 miles
    Test number
    127731083064
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAll brake discs rusty
    • NoteNo spare wheel
    • NoteRear tyres starting to crack

  16. Pass99,732 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    99,732 miles
    Test number
    311266750159
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  17. Fail99,724 miles (+4,616)7 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,724 miles
    Test number
    704652550183
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass95,108 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    95,108 miles
    Test number
    901604577155
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail95,081 miles (+6,191)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,081 miles
    Test number
    343768457182
    • FailureFront Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  20. Pass88,890 miles (+51)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    88,890 miles
    Test number
    700716956108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail88,839 miles8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,839 miles
    Test number
    681426746101
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Questions about C5 PAB

Does C5 PAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C5 PAB expired on 7 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C5 PAB?
The MOT on C5 PAB expired on 7 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C5 PAB done?
C5 PAB was recorded at 117,629 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2025, an average of 1,519 miles a year.
Has C5 PAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 PAB has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 PAB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on C5 PAB find?
C5 PAB passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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