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Nissan Primastar

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,870 cc

V21 DPBMOT history

V21 DPB is a silver diesel Nissan Primastar first used on 19 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 19 Jun 2025 and it has passed 11 of 22 MOT tests, with 171,156 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jun 2025
Mileage
171,156 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2024
MOT tests
22
11 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,187 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V21 DPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Primastar
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,870 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V21 DPB was last recorded at 171,156 miles on 20 Jun 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 May 2024: 171,156 miles, lower than 171,160 miles on 21 Nov 2018.

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
171,156 miles · 15 May 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,187 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 171,156 miles
  • 2018 – 171,160 miles
  • 2017 – 171,158 miles
  • 2016 – 163,115 miles
  • 2015 – 144,522 miles
  • 2014 – 144,334 miles
  • 2013 – 133,150 miles
  • 2012 – 125,179 miles
  • 2011 – 112,685 miles
  • 2010 – 97,275 miles
  • 2008 – 87,051 miles
  • 2007 – 64,998 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,156 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front slight corrosion on n/s front jacking point structure not affected
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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.

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,156 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    171,156 miles
    Test number
    802200371384
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight corrosion on n/s front jacking point structure not affected
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail171,156 miles (-4)12 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,156 miles
    Test number
    723998384876
    • MajorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed excess smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass171,160 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    171,160 miles
    Test number
    149366634044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass171,158 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    171,158 miles
    Test number
    789800065128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail171,156 miles (+8,041)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,156 miles
    Test number
    735104165480
    • DangerousSteering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  6. Pass163,115 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    163,115 miles
    Test number
    187239432799
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  7. Fail163,115 miles (+18,593)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,115 miles
    Test number
    563179502994
    • Repaired at testFront suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Both (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  8. Pass144,522 miles (+188)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    144,522 miles
    Test number
    427755495152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail144,334 miles (+11,184)1 dangerous9 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,334 miles
    Test number
    946383704345
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureBody has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureElectrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have edges worn & walls deteriorated
    • NoteMiddle brake light not working
    • NoteN/s/rear light unit damaged
    • NoteOil level on minimum

  10. Pass133,150 miles (+16)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    133,150 miles
    Test number
    107733633164
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteO/s/r bumper slightly damaged
    • NoteO/s/r fog lamp lense cracked

  11. Fail133,134 miles (+157)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,134 miles
    Test number
    466839223135
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Fail132,977 miles (+7,798)9 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,977 miles
    Test number
    127602223104
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside and offside steering rack inner tie rods have slight play
    • NoteNearside rear reflector damaged
    • NoteOffside rear bumper damaged
    • NoteWipers not clearing screen very well

  13. Pass125,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    125,179 miles
    Test number
    765626212102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail125,178 miles (+12,493)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,178 miles
    Test number
    835646612162
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass112,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    112,685 miles
    Test number
    848379921162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail112,685 miles (+15,410)3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,685 miles
    Test number
    986659721186
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  17. Fail97,275 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,275 miles
    Test number
    512149110192
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass97,275 miles (+10,224)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    97,275 miles
    Test number
    523949010182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass87,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    87,051 miles
    Test number
    522567868296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail87,051 miles (+22,053)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,051 miles
    Test number
    280506668214
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass64,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2008
    Odometer
    64,998 miles
    Test number
    343684617134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail64,998 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,998 miles
    Test number
    243314717488
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about V21 DPB

Does V21 DPB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V21 DPB expired on 19 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V21 DPB?
The MOT on V21 DPB expired on 19 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V21 DPB done?
V21 DPB was recorded at 171,156 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2024, an average of 6,187 miles a year.
Has V21 DPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V21 DPB has failed 11 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2024.
Has the mileage on V21 DPB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 May 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V21 DPB find?
V21 DPB passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2024 with 3 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; nearside front slight corrosion on n/s front jacking point structure not affected; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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