
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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass347,828 km (+10,776)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 347,828 km
- Test number
- 270752080423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass337,052 km (+26,283)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 337,052 km
- Test number
- 563592582597
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
Pass291,509 km
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 291,509 km
- Test number
- 905524680139
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass263,335 km (+17,484)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 263,335 km
- Test number
- 830716415061
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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))
Pass206,246 miles (+7,265)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 206,246 miles
- Test number
- 995100071930
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Pass101,743 km (+1,466)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 101,743 km
- Test number
- 460227657214
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass89,958 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 89,958 miles
- Test number
- 253268896467
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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