Nissan PAO
Green · Petrol · 1994 · 987 cc
L6 PAOMOT history
L6 PAO is a green petrol Nissan PAO first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 183,979 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 183,979 km
- At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 12 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,745 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L6 PAO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Nissan
- Model
- PAO
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 31 Dec 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L6 PAO was last recorded at 183,979 km on 28 Jul 2026, 5 km more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 183,974 km · 21 Dec 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 5 km
- Average per year
- 3,745 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 183,979 km
- 2021 – 183,974 km
- 2019 – 181,060 km
- 2018 – 168,488 km
- 2017 – 159,486 km
- 2016 – 158,137 km
- 2014 – 147,211 km
- 2013 – 143,105 km
- 2011 – 134,747 km
- 2010 – 124,701 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass183,979 km
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Coil spring corroded ALL COIL SPINGS CORRODED
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
VARIOUS AREAS OF UNDERBODY SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
21 tests since 29 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass183,979 km1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 183,979 km
- Test number
- 260660558761
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass183,982 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 183,982 miles
- Test number
- 564374881697
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL COIL SPINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryVARIOUS AREAS OF UNDERBODY SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION
Fail183,980 miles (+6)2 dangerous1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,980 miles
- Test number
- 969585214067
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed UNABLE TO GET VEHICLE TO CORRECT TEMPERATURE (WARM UP) (8.2.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL COIL SPINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryVARIOUS AREAS OF UNDERBODY SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION
Pass183,974 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 183,974 miles
- Test number
- 831706751233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail183,974 km1 dangerous7 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,974 km
- Test number
- 309290968431
- DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Pass183,708 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 183,708 miles
- Test number
- 798787968162
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryImbalance on front brake
- AdvisoryO/s/f brake pads low uneven wear drag when turning anti clockwise
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass181,060 km (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 181,060 km
- Test number
- 862206950354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail181,051 km (+12,563)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,051 km
- Test number
- 520744792914
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Pass168,488 km (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 168,488 km
- Test number
- 154434805251
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail168,487 km (+9,001)4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,487 km
- Test number
- 592635390675
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass159,486 km (+1,349)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 159,486 km
- Test number
- 616231213520
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,137 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 158,137 km
- Test number
- 374059270973
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive B-Post (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake slight binding
Fail158,137 km (+10,926)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,137 km
- Test number
- 561810007444
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive B-Post (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake slight binding
Pass147,211 km (+3)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 147,211 km
- Test number
- 317874854418
- NoteOffside front lower arm bus deteriorating
- NotePanhard rod bushs deterioratng
Fail147,208 km2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,208 km
- Test number
- 279950544142
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
- NoteFront of offside front lower arm bush deteriorating
- NotePanhard rod bush's at rear deterioraing
Pass143,115 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 143,115 miles
- Test number
- 106774093405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail143,105 km (+8,358)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,105 km
- Test number
- 767171473076
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass134,747 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 134,747 km
- Test number
- 815110001377
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Fail134,747 km (+10,046)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,747 km
- Test number
- 517828891258
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Pass124,701 km4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 124,701 km
- Test number
- 210956380226
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteRear sills corroded
Fail124,701 km11 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,701 km
- Test number
- 324202570207
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
- FailureRear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteRear sills corroded
Questions about L6 PAO
- Does L6 PAO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 PAO is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L6 PAO?
- The MOT on L6 PAO is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L6 PAO done?
- L6 PAO was recorded at 183,979 km at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 3,745 km a year.
- Has L6 PAO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L6 PAO has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on L6 PAO 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 L6 PAO find?
- L6 PAO passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease; oil leak, but not excessive.
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