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Nissan Primera

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T231 VEWMOT history

T231 VEW is a blue petrol Nissan Primera first used on 2 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2022 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 126,513 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Mar 2022
Mileage
126,513 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T231 VEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Primera
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Mar 2022
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T231 VEW was last recorded at 126,513 miles on 18 Feb 2022, 2,784 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,729 miles · 15 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
2,784 miles
Average per year
4,966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 126,513 miles
  • 2021 – 123,729 miles
  • 2020 – 122,250 miles
  • 2019 – 119,328 miles
  • 2018 – 117,273 miles
  • 2017 – 115,578 miles
  • 2016 – 113,945 miles
  • 2015 – 108,347 miles
  • 2014 – 101,547 miles
  • 2013 – 94,377 miles
  • 2012 – 87,870 miles
  • 2011 – 81,699 miles
  • 2010 – 75,243 miles
  • 2009 – 68,329 miles
  • 2008 – 61,511 miles
  • 2007 – 54,506 miles
  • 2006 – 46,851 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail126,513 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened by lower suspension fixing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipe to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper pivot wornRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Front wiper linkage worn at pivot

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill inner wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside surface corrosion in outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on front flexy pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Power steering fluid level below minimum

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail126,513 miles (+2,784)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,513 miles
    Test number
    985829991749
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened by lower suspension fixing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipe to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper pivot worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass123,729 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    123,729 miles
    Test number
    585272471924
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside surface corrosion in outer sill
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper pivot worn

  3. Fail123,729 miles (+1,479)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,729 miles
    Test number
    414983734991
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside surface corrosion in outer sill
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper pivot worn

  4. Pass122,250 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    122,250 miles
    Test number
    289429107956
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing on front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outside edge,very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper linkage worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail122,250 miles (+2,922)2 dangerous1 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,250 miles
    Test number
    404983119445
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing on front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outside edge,very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper linkage worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass119,328 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    119,328 miles
    Test number
    192711337796
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper linkage worn at pivot

  7. Fail119,327 miles (+2,054)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,327 miles
    Test number
    219676764958
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Power steering pipe/hose leaking fluid tank hose (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper linkage worn at pivot

  8. Pass117,273 miles (+1,695)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    117,273 miles
    Test number
    325233236742
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper linkage worn at pivot

  9. Pass115,578 miles (+1,633)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    115,578 miles
    Test number
    789362174397
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass113,945 miles (+5,598)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    113,945 miles
    Test number
    223365708914
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper arm fouling bonnet !

  11. Pass108,347 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    108,347 miles
    Test number
    179102565460
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFRONT EXHAUST PIPE BRACKET BROKEN, BUT SECURE WITH OTHER SIDE,LIKELY TO BREAK FLEXI JOINT.!
    • NoteO/S/F WIPER MECHANISUM WORN,FOULING BONNET. !

  12. Fail108,347 miles (+6,800)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,347 miles
    Test number
    726268955020
    • FailureSuspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFRONT EXHAUST PIPE BRACKET BROKEN, BUT SECURE WITH OTHER SIDE,LIKELY TO BREAK FLEXI JOINT.!
    • NoteO/S/F WIPER MECHANISUM WORN,FOULING BONNET. !

  13. Pass101,547 miles (+7,170)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    101,547 miles
    Test number
    807099454022
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFRONT & REAR EXHAUST FLANGE JOINTS CORRODED
    • NoteO/S/F WIPER MECHANISAM WORN.

  14. Pass94,377 miles (+6,507)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    94,377 miles
    Test number
    886000663012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    87,870 miles
    Test number
    855972262093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail87,865 miles (+6,166)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,865 miles
    Test number
    126902562070
    • FailureFront constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass81,699 miles (+6,456)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    81,699 miles
    Test number
    265503861068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,243 miles (+6,914)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    75,243 miles
    Test number
    963102960091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,329 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    68,329 miles
    Test number
    420933169045
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail68,329 miles (+6,818)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,329 miles
    Test number
    601883269007
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass61,511 miles (+7,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    61,511 miles
    Test number
    664435268077
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass54,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    54,506 miles
    Test number
    300124767015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail54,505 miles (+7,654)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,505 miles
    Test number
    971194267002
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass46,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    46,851 miles
    Test number
    782084536074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T231 VEW

Does T231 VEW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T231 VEW expired on 14 Mar 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T231 VEW?
The MOT on T231 VEW expired on 14 Mar 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T231 VEW done?
T231 VEW was recorded at 126,513 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2022, an average of 4,966 miles a year.
Has T231 VEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T231 VEW has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T231 VEW 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 T231 VEW find?
T231 VEW failed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects and 5 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; nearside front sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened by lower suspension fixing; nearside rear parking brake inoperative on one side, and 8 more.

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