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Nissan Safari

Black and Grey · Diesel · 1992 · 4,160 cc

J512 NPRMOT history

J512 NPR is a black and grey diesel Nissan Safari first used on 31 Dec 1992. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 347,828 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Mar 2026
Mileage
347,828 km
At MOT on 18 Mar 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
14,042 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J512 NPR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Safari
Colour
Black and Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
4,160 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
31 Dec 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J512 NPR was last recorded at 347,828 km on 18 Mar 2025, 10,776 km more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
337,052 km · 11 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
10,776 km
Average per year
14,042 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 347,828 km
  • 2024 – 337,052 km
  • 2023 – 310,769 km
  • 2022 – 291,509 km
  • 2021 – 263,335 km
  • 2019 – 245,851 km
  • 2018 – 227,672 km
  • 2015 – 192,083 km
  • 2014 – 185,952 km
  • 2013 – 178,003 km
  • 2012 – 161,757 km
  • 2011 – 161,338 km
  • 2008 – 120,729 km
  • 2007 – 101,743 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass347,828 km

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013

  • Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass347,828 km (+10,776)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    347,828 km
    Test number
    270752080423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass337,052 km (+26,283)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    337,052 km
    Test number
    563592582597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass310,769 km (+15)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    310,769 km
    Test number
    738788337671
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill corroded
  4. Fail310,754 km (+19,245)1 dangerous3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    310,754 km
    Test number
    938277514464
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill corroded
  5. Pass291,509 km
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    291,509 km
    Test number
    905524680139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail291,509 km (+28,174)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    291,509 km
    Test number
    729596985464
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass263,335 km (+17,484)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    263,335 km
    Test number
    830716415061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass245,851 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    245,851 km
    Test number
    700552258358
    • AdvisoryHeadlights have a small amount of water in them
  9. Fail245,851 km (+18,179)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,851 km
    Test number
    292764621094
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible front led bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlights have a small amount of water in them
  10. Pass227,672 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    227,672 km
    Test number
    160300548733
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  11. Pass206,246 miles (+7,265)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    206,246 miles
    Test number
    995100071930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass198,981 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    198,981 miles
    Test number
    343096357323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Fail198,981 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,981 miles
    Test number
    729612239353
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass192,083 km (+8)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    192,083 km
    Test number
    617426847328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tractor joint badly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear chassis corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tractor joint badly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear chassis corroding
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryLong handbrake travel
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  15. Fail192,075 km2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,075 km
    Test number
    238085731498
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tractor joint badly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear chassis corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tractor joint badly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear chassis corroding
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryLong handbrake travel
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  16. Pass185,952 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    185,952 miles
    Test number
    418121454424
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  17. Fail185,952 km6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,952 km
    Test number
    885811754317
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  18. Pass180,904 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    180,904 miles
    Test number
    459878553440
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • 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)
  19. Fail180,904 miles7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,904 miles
    Test number
    869322253350
    • FailureNearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • 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)
  20. Pass178,003 km8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    178,003 km
    Test number
    275807653100
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteTemp repair to nearside rear door
  21. Fail178,003 km (+16,246)1 repaired8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,003 km
    Test number
    298007153111
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteTemp repair to nearside rear door
  22. Pass161,757 km (+419)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    161,757 km
    Test number
    845686902039
    • AdvisoryFront Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  23. Fail161,338 km6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,338 km
    Test number
    889826451344
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  24. Pass148,546 miles (+15,008)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    148,546 miles
    Test number
    633683460384
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
  25. Pass133,538 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    133,538 miles
    Test number
    364583649383
    • DangerousBattery insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  26. Pass120,729 km (+1,467)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    120,729 km
    Test number
    204739918339
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  27. Fail119,262 km (+17,519)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,262 km
    Test number
    343665898400
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  28. Pass101,743 km (+1,466)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    101,743 km
    Test number
    460227657214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail100,277 km5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,277 km
    Test number
    664393917299
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
  30. Pass89,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    89,958 miles
    Test number
    253268896467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail89,958 miles5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,958 miles
    Test number
    490415596180
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • NoteWindscreen chipped. †both rear tyres close to limit. †handbrake warning light intermitintantly staying on. †handbrake travel.

Questions about J512 NPR

Does J512 NPR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J512 NPR expired on 17 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J512 NPR?
The MOT on J512 NPR expired on 17 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J512 NPR done?
J512 NPR was recorded at 347,828 km at its MOT on 18 Mar 2025, an average of 14,042 km a year.
Has J512 NPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J512 NPR has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on J512 NPR 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 J512 NPR find?
J512 NPR passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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