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Silver · Diesel · 1998 · 3,150 cc

S78 GUFMOT history

S78 GUF is a silver diesel Nissan first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 26 Jun 2025 and it has passed 12 of 22 MOT tests, with 230,892 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jun 2025
Mileage
230,892 km
At MOT on 27 Jun 2024
MOT tests
22
12 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,096 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S78 GUF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,150 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S78 GUF was last recorded at 230,892 km on 27 Jun 2024, 2,427 km more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
228,465 km · 26 May 2023
Between the last two tests
2,427 km
Average per year
9,096 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 230,892 km
  • 2023 – 228,465 km
  • 2022 – 226,457 km
  • 2018 – 192,941 km
  • 2017 – 184,432 km
  • 2016 – 170,596 km
  • 2015 – 164,219 km
  • 2013 – 140,101 km
  • 2012 – 118,798 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass230,892 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOuter Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOuter Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Tested in wet condition

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass230,892 km1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    230,892 km
    Test number
    169637172831
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOuter Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail230,891 km (+2,426)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,891 km
    Test number
    647027865531
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOuter Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass228,465 km (+2,008)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    228,465 km
    Test number
    265394177859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass226,457 km (+15)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    226,457 km
    Test number
    404730701473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail226,442 km4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,442 km
    Test number
    904923774544
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass218,601 miles (+15)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    218,601 miles
    Test number
    879313343362
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipework (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear limited reserve travel on parking brake pedal
    • AdvisoryThird row seating stowed away

  7. Fail218,586 miles (+13,700)2 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,586 miles
    Test number
    757178834974
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipework (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear limited reserve travel on parking brake pedal
    • AdvisoryThird row seating stowed away

  8. Pass204,886 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    204,886 miles
    Test number
    199756507151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail204,812 miles2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,812 miles
    Test number
    750500696914
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass192,941 km (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    192,941 km
    Test number
    621908076470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Fail192,925 km (+8,493)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,925 km
    Test number
    292369331831
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass184,432 km (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    184,432 km
    Test number
    828480257167
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryTested in wet condition

  13. Fail184,418 km (+13,822)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,418 km
    Test number
    815105460190
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryTested in wet condition

  14. Pass170,596 km (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    170,596 km
    Test number
    858390175826
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryTested in wet condition

  15. Fail170,581 km2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,581 km
    Test number
    261456623463
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryTested in wet condition

  16. Pass164,234 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    164,234 miles
    Test number
    715506355067
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail164,219 km4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,219 km
    Test number
    269645455008
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass157,534 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    157,534 miles
    Test number
    456910664096
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Fail157,534 miles6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,534 miles
    Test number
    189249754090
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass140,101 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    140,101 km
    Test number
    118368223464
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail140,101 km (+21,303)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,101 km
    Test number
    859505323084
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass118,798 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    118,798 km
    Test number
    708611962077
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Questions about S78 GUF

Does S78 GUF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S78 GUF expired on 26 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S78 GUF?
The MOT on S78 GUF expired on 26 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S78 GUF done?
S78 GUF was recorded at 230,892 km at its MOT on 27 Jun 2024, an average of 9,096 km a year.
Has S78 GUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S78 GUF has failed 10 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on S78 GUF 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 S78 GUF find?
S78 GUF passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills, and 2 more.

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