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Nissan Primera

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,597 cc

S56 TCJMOT history

S56 TCJ is a red petrol Nissan Primera first used on 21 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 94,323 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Sept 2026
Mileage
94,323 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,353 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S56 TCJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Primera
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
21 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S56 TCJ was last recorded at 94,323 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 886 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Sept 2018: 88,571 miles, lower than 876,401 miles on 1 Sept 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
93,437 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
886 miles
Average per year
1,353 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,323 miles
  • 2025 – 93,437 miles
  • 2024 – 92,847 miles
  • 2023 – 92,178 miles
  • 2022 – 91,409 miles
  • 2021 – 90,602 miles
  • 2020 – 89,907 miles
  • 2019 – 89,374 miles
  • 2018 – 88,572 miles
  • 2017 – 876,401 miles
  • 2016 – 86,258 miles
  • 2015 – 83,890 miles
  • 2014 – 82,422 miles
  • 2013 – 79,585 miles
  • 2012 – 77,689 miles
  • 2011 – 75,646 miles
  • 2010 – 74,076 miles
  • 2009 – 72,033 miles
  • 2008 – 70,329 miles
  • 2007 – 68,595 miles
  • 2006 – 67,267 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail94,323 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch to sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront suspension parts corroded
  • AdvisoryRear suspension parts corroded

What MOT failures 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.

  • Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside front tyre cracking on tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside rear tyre worn and cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Corrosion offside rear inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 24 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail94,323 miles (+886)7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,323 miles
    Test number
    327579348402
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch to sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension parts corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension parts corroded

  2. Pass93,437 miles (+590)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    93,437 miles
    Test number
    518309459701
    • DangerousNearside Rear tyre perished
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension parts light corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass92,847 miles (+669)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    92,847 miles
    Test number
    886420674357
    • DangerousNearside Rear tyre perished in tread
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass92,178 miles (+769)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    92,178 miles
    Test number
    429497917905
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass91,409 miles (+807)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    91,409 miles
    Test number
    905518494188
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside tyres cracking on tread
    • AdvisoryCorrosion both front to rear and rear rigid brake pipes
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear inner sills and under arches

  6. Pass90,602 miles (+695)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    90,602 miles
    Test number
    567943446998
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear and rear rigid brake pipes covered in grease or other material
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre cracking on tread
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre cracking on tread
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn and cracking

  7. Pass89,907 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    89,907 miles
    Test number
    689327595039
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion offside rear inner sill
    • AdvisoryFront to rear and rear brake pipes covered in grease or other material
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre cracking on tread
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre cracking on tread
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn and cracking

  8. Fail89,907 miles (+533)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,907 miles
    Test number
    109672853274
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion offside rear inner sill
    • AdvisoryFront to rear and rear brake pipes covered in grease or other material
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre cracking on tread
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre cracking on tread
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn and cracking

  9. Pass89,374 miles (+802)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    89,374 miles
    Test number
    467792567199
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion offside rear inner sill
    • AdvisoryFront to rear and rear brake pipes covered in grease or other substance
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing edges
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracking and worn

  10. Pass88,572 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    88,572 miles
    Test number
    931247285320
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front to rear brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracking and wearing

  11. Fail88,571 miles (-787,830)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,571 miles
    Test number
    690834394570
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength end of sill under rear arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front to rear brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracking and wearing

  12. Pass876,401 miles (+788,760)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    876,401 miles
    Test number
    780801044343
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears, at rear. (hard to assess) (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps only just showing a pattern(condensation on add on lenses at time of test/)

  13. Fail87,641 miles (+1,383)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,641 miles
    Test number
    378339745119
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center and rear exhaust poor condition (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears, at rear. (hard to assess) (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps only just showing a pattern(condensation on add on lenses at time of test/)

  14. Pass86,258 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    86,258 miles
    Test number
    976248000684
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

  15. Fail86,258 miles (+2,368)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,258 miles
    Test number
    800265754283
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass83,890 miles (+1,468)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    83,890 miles
    Test number
    596485345278
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes corroding
    • NoteOffside rear sill corroding

  17. Pass82,422 miles (+2,837)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    82,422 miles
    Test number
    465545944293
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes corroding at rear

  18. Pass79,585 miles (+1,896)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    79,585 miles
    Test number
    595165143261
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges

  19. Pass77,689 miles (+2,043)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    77,689 miles
    Test number
    309262342436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass75,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    75,646 miles
    Test number
    286025331271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail75,646 miles (+1,570)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,646 miles
    Test number
    345515731233
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside outer cv gaiter pin holed

  22. Pass74,076 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    74,076 miles
    Test number
    853494040241
    • NoteNearside outer cv boot pinholed
    • NoteOffside outer cv boot badly cracked

  23. Fail74,076 miles (+2,043)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,076 miles
    Test number
    670164540229
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteNearside outer cv boot pinholed
    • NoteOffside outer cv boot badly cracked

  24. Pass72,033 miles (+1,704)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    72,033 miles
    Test number
    402074449208
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn low
    • NoteOffside outer cv boot badly cracked

  25. Pass70,329 miles (+1,734)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    70,329 miles
    Test number
    660269238293
    • NoteNearside outer cv boot pinholed
    • NoteOffside outer cv boot cracking
    • NoteRear tyres wearing, nearside worst!

  26. Pass68,595 miles (+1,328)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    68,595 miles
    Test number
    203842247262
    • NoteNail offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre getting low

  27. Pass67,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    67,267 miles
    Test number
    583047446272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail67,267 miles (+40)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,267 miles
    Test number
    264637546230
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  29. Fail67,227 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,227 miles
    Test number
    510386936272
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about S56 TCJ

Does S56 TCJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S56 TCJ expired on 3 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S56 TCJ?
The MOT on S56 TCJ expired on 3 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S56 TCJ done?
S56 TCJ was recorded at 94,323 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 1,353 miles a year.
Has S56 TCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S56 TCJ has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S56 TCJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Sept 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S56 TCJ find?
S56 TCJ failed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 8 more.

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