
Nissan
White · Diesel · 1998 · 3,150 cc
R481 HBAMOT history
R481 HBA is a white diesel Nissan first used on 1 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 101,159 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 101,159 mi
- At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,686 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R481 HBA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Nissan
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 3,150 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Jul 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
R481 HBA was last recorded at 101,159 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 2 Aug 2011: 64,367 miles, lower than 64,963 miles on 1 Aug 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 101,159 miles · 13 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,686 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 101,159 miles
- 2024 – 99,718 miles
- 2023 – 97,199 miles
- 2022 – 96,263 miles
- 2021 – 96,239 miles
- 2020 – 91,877 miles
- 2018 – 90,224 miles
- 2017 – 87,974 miles
- 2016 – 85,233 miles
- 2015 – 82,422 miles
- 2014 – 78,901 miles
- 2013 – 74,157 miles
- 2012 – 68,722 miles
- 2011 – 64,367 miles
- 2010 – 60,774 miles
- 2009 – 57,181 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake pipes greasedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil Leak(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes, rear section at load compensator.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread surface.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 1 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass101,159 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 101,159 miles
- Test number
- 408856397769
- AdvisoryBrake pipes greased
- AdvisoryOil Leak(s)
Fail101,159 miles (+1,441)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,159 miles
- Test number
- 213121683133
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipes greased
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil Leak(s)
Pass99,718 miles (+3)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 99,718 miles
- Test number
- 524942451987
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped out with swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes, rear section at load compensator. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread surface. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread surface. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))
Fail99,715 miles (+2,516)3 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,715 miles
- Test number
- 237430628670
- MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working Both sides. (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped out with swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorTyre obviously under inflated All tyres. (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes, rear section at load compensator. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread surface. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread surface. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))
Pass97,199 miles (+25)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 97,199 miles
- Test number
- 870687346016
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive slight leak from around steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join at mid to rear (6.1.2 (a))
Fail97,174 miles (+911)7 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,174 miles
- Test number
- 772048087900
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking steering rack and components underneath are covered in steering fluid (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorSteering system excessively rough notchy, noise from steering pump possibly running dry (2.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively looks scored and heated (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads - 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill has a hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively looks slightly heated (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on shoulders and outer sidewall - 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads - 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill has a hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flange at the back box (6.1.2 (a))
Pass96,263 miles (+8)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 96,263 miles
- Test number
- 443033309384
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fail96,255 miles (+16)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,255 miles
- Test number
- 520943489059
- MajorRear Position lamp not working both rear sidelights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both reg bulbs (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fail96,239 miles (+4,362)11 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,239 miles
- Test number
- 577606441051
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance not tested due too rear spring (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked in chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked in chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked in chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded in places on sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded in places on sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass91,877 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 91,877 miles
- Test number
- 351242701643
- AdvisoryNearside Rear rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area
Fail91,875 miles (+1,651)11 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,875 miles
- Test number
- 439997800537
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended rear (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area
Pass90,224 miles (+2,250)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 90,224 miles
- Test number
- 177519032955
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,974 miles (+2,741)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 87,974 miles
- Test number
- 994284681544
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,233 miles (+2,811)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 85,233 miles
- Test number
- 145185637141
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass82,422 miles (+3,521)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 82,422 miles
- Test number
- 737983025271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,901 miles (+4,744)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 78,901 miles
- Test number
- 229979704212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,157 miles (+5,435)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 74,157 miles
- Test number
- 859520913275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,722 miles (+4,355)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 68,722 miles
- Test number
- 247865192118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,367 miles (-596)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 64,367 miles
- Test number
- 148204211207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,963 miles (+4,189)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,963 miles
- Test number
- 248703811213
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass60,774 miles (+3,593)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 60,774 miles
- Test number
- 292128480459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,181 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 57,181 miles
- Test number
- 552452989139
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about R481 HBA
- Does R481 HBA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R481 HBA is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on R481 HBA?
- The MOT on R481 HBA is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R481 HBA done?
- R481 HBA was recorded at 101,159 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 2,686 miles a year.
- Has R481 HBA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R481 HBA has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on R481 HBA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Aug 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on R481 HBA find?
- R481 HBA passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: brake pipes greased; oil leak(s).
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