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Peugeot 207

Red · Petrol · 2010 · 1,587 cc

NSU 281MOT history

NSU 281 is a red petrol Peugeot 207 first used on 30 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 42,045 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

NSU 281 red Peugeot 207 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Peugeot 207, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
42,045 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,486 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NSU 281
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Peugeot
Model
207
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,587 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

NSU 281 was last recorded at 42,045 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 2,803 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
39,242 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,803 miles
Average per year
2,486 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,045 miles
  • 2025 – 39,242 miles
  • 2024 – 36,435 miles
  • 2023 – 34,011 miles
  • 2022 – 32,256 miles
  • 2021 – 30,736 miles
  • 2020 – 29,399 miles
  • 2019 – 27,232 miles
  • 2018 – 24,704 miles
  • 2017 – 21,412 miles
  • 2016 – 18,494 miles
  • 2015 – 15,955 miles
  • 2014 – 12,816 miles
  • 2013 – 9,793 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,045 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Just acceptable (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,045 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    42,045 miles
    Test number
    224523375290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Just acceptable (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail42,045 miles (+2,803)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,045 miles
    Test number
    970502556247
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Just acceptable (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass39,242 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    39,242 miles
    Test number
    355263553401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded

  4. Fail39,242 miles (+2,807)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,242 miles
    Test number
    945274598757
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded

  5. Pass36,435 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    36,435 miles
    Test number
    430773384854
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front right hand mounting (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail36,435 miles (+2,424)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,435 miles
    Test number
    675343720582
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front right hand mounting (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass34,011 miles (+1,755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    34,011 miles
    Test number
    804399218145
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Pass32,256 miles (+1,520)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    32,256 miles
    Test number
    670846614657
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside screen washer misaligned
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass30,736 miles (+1,337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    30,736 miles
    Test number
    779069829603
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass29,399 miles (+2,167)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    29,399 miles
    Test number
    573906079989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly damaged and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass27,232 miles (+2,528)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    27,232 miles
    Test number
    236860226537
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass24,704 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    24,704 miles
    Test number
    145377948796
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slight sidewall damage

  13. Fail24,702 miles (+3,290)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,702 miles
    Test number
    194036728660
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slight sidewall damage

  14. Pass21,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    21,412 miles
    Test number
    246255974024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail21,412 miles (+2,918)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,412 miles
    Test number
    647531172217
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking in tread

  16. Pass18,494 miles (+2,539)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    18,494 miles
    Test number
    136903783574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,955 miles (+3,139)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    15,955 miles
    Test number
    658680505153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,816 miles (+3,023)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    12,816 miles
    Test number
    738668194015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass9,793 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    9,793 miles
    Test number
    605333913151
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Questions about NSU 281

What vehicle is registration NSU 281 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NSU 281 on a red petrol Peugeot 207 first used on 30 Apr 2010. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does NSU 281 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NSU 281 is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on NSU 281?
The MOT on NSU 281 is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has NSU 281 done?
NSU 281 was recorded at 42,045 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 2,486 miles a year.
Has NSU 281 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NSU 281 has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on NSU 281 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 NSU 281 find?
NSU 281 passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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