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Nissan Primera

Black · Petrol · 1993 · 1,597 cc

L81 GWLMOT history

L81 GWL is a black petrol Nissan Primera first used on 10 Sept 1993. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 128,354 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
128,354 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,799 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L81 GWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Primera
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
10 Sept 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L81 GWL was last recorded at 128,354 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 1,828 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,526 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,828 miles
Average per year
2,799 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,354 miles
  • 2025 – 126,526 miles
  • 2024 – 124,135 miles
  • 2023 – 121,268 miles
  • 2022 – 118,754 miles
  • 2021 – 117,293 miles
  • 2020 – 115,530 miles
  • 2019 – 113,832 miles
  • 2018 – 110,889 miles
  • 2017 – 107,864 miles
  • 2016 – 103,801 miles
  • 2015 – 99,710 miles
  • 2014 – 93,857 miles
  • 2013 – 87,059 miles
  • 2010 – 82,939 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,354 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,354 miles (+1,828)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    128,354 miles
    Test number
    867690019116
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Pass126,526 miles (+2,391)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    126,526 miles
    Test number
    674630783859
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass124,135 miles (+2,867)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    124,135 miles
    Test number
    898711876315
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight reflector worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass121,268 miles (+13)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    121,268 miles
    Test number
    273678833645
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. Fail121,255 miles (+2,501)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,255 miles
    Test number
    366733110204
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass118,754 miles (+1,461)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    118,754 miles
    Test number
    641776408302
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp Light intensity slightly reduced
  7. Pass117,293 miles (+1,763)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    117,293 miles
    Test number
    289716608407
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryGearbox has a oil leak
  8. Pass115,530 miles (+1,698)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    115,530 miles
    Test number
    276867177470
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass113,832 miles (+2,943)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    113,832 miles
    Test number
    411666344601
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  10. Pass110,889 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    110,889 miles
    Test number
    394737718137
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  11. Fail110,889 miles (+3,025)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,889 miles
    Test number
    149426132783
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  12. Pass107,864 miles (+4,063)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    107,864 miles
    Test number
    694125389672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass103,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    103,801 miles
    Test number
    581398969945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail103,801 miles (+4,091)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,801 miles
    Test number
    922599875626
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  15. Pass99,710 miles (+5,853)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    99,710 miles
    Test number
    846701285117
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  16. Fail93,857 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,857 miles
    Test number
    565638994153
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
  17. Pass93,857 miles (+6,798)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    93,857 miles
    Test number
    637448394105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,059 miles (+4,120)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    87,059 miles
    Test number
    428718603272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass82,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    82,939 miles
    Test number
    472207270188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L81 GWL

Does L81 GWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L81 GWL is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L81 GWL?
The MOT on L81 GWL is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L81 GWL done?
L81 GWL was recorded at 128,354 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 2,799 miles a year.
Has L81 GWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L81 GWL has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L81 GWL 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 L81 GWL find?
L81 GWL passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front service brake imbalance requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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