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Nissan Primastar

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,870 cc

L5 NPNMOT history

L5 NPN is a black diesel Nissan Primastar first used on 22 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 11 Apr 2025 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 177,152 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Apr 2025
Mileage
177,152 mi
At MOT on 12 Apr 2024
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,270 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 NPN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Primastar
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,870 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 NPN was last recorded at 177,152 miles on 12 Apr 2024, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,127 miles · 3 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
7,270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 177,152 miles
  • 2023 – 174,099 miles
  • 2022 – 171,970 miles
  • 2021 – 169,497 miles
  • 2019 – 152,374 miles
  • 2018 – 143,611 miles
  • 2017 – 134,566 miles
  • 2016 – 126,784 miles
  • 2015 – 117,211 miles
  • 2014 – 109,438 miles
  • 2013 – 103,240 miles
  • 2012 – 89,912 miles
  • 2011 – 84,134 miles
  • 2010 – 76,218 miles
  • 2009 – 68,461 miles
  • 2008 – 60,547 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,152 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,152 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    177,152 miles
    Test number
    610048799334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail177,127 miles (+3,028)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,127 miles
    Test number
    868584576328
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass174,099 miles (+2,129)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    174,099 miles
    Test number
    621298999137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass171,970 miles (+37)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    171,970 miles
    Test number
    905999711761
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail171,933 miles (+2,436)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,933 miles
    Test number
    361057643809
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass169,497 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    169,497 miles
    Test number
    331144610812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail169,495 miles (+17,121)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,495 miles
    Test number
    101564344417
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass152,374 miles (+8,763)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    152,374 miles
    Test number
    302217867280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass143,611 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    143,611 miles
    Test number
    626486359739
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sub frame support bar bent
    • AdvisoryPAS fluid level low but no obvious leaks
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail143,607 miles (+9,041)1 dangerous2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,607 miles
    Test number
    554612295810
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sub frame support bar bent
    • AdvisoryPAS fluid level low but no obvious leaks
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass134,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    134,566 miles
    Test number
    747795867363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail134,566 miles (+7,782)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,566 miles
    Test number
    640514173768
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass126,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    126,784 miles
    Test number
    410166396217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail126,784 miles (+9,573)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,784 miles
    Test number
    173307350562
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass117,211 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    117,211 miles
    Test number
    249600995073
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail117,211 miles (+7,773)3 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,211 miles
    Test number
    307530395089
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass109,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    109,438 miles
    Test number
    745081494013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail109,438 miles (+6,198)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,438 miles
    Test number
    277580694004
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  19. Pass103,240 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    103,240 miles
    Test number
    756627783085
    • NotePlay in offside and nearside front wheel bearings

  20. Fail103,240 miles (+13,328)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,240 miles
    Test number
    796757983029
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NotePlay in offside and nearside front wheel bearings

  21. Pass89,912 miles (+5,778)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    89,912 miles
    Test number
    345205662041
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront wipers both split, but still clearing the screen.

  22. Pass84,134 miles (+7,916)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    84,134 miles
    Test number
    805088181092
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  23. Pass76,218 miles (+7,757)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    76,218 miles
    Test number
    184528180416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass68,461 miles (+216)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    68,461 miles
    Test number
    364619189010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail68,245 miles (+7,698)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,245 miles
    Test number
    624082389002
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteSlight play in offside front ball joint

  26. Pass60,547 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    60,547 miles
    Test number
    144594798087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail60,539 miles1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,539 miles
    Test number
    944128188012
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Questions about L5 NPN

Does L5 NPN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 NPN expired on 11 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 NPN?
The MOT on L5 NPN expired on 11 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 NPN done?
L5 NPN was recorded at 177,152 miles at its MOT on 12 Apr 2024, an average of 7,270 miles a year.
Has L5 NPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 NPN has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L5 NPN 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 L5 NPN find?
L5 NPN passed its latest MOT on 12 Apr 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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