
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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
Pass103,801 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 103,801 miles
- Test number
- 581398969945
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Fail93,857 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,857 miles
- Test number
- 565638994153
- Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
Pass93,857 miles (+6,798)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 93,857 miles
- Test number
- 637448394105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,059 miles (+4,120)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 87,059 miles
- Test number
- 428718603272
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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