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Nissan Navara

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,488 cc

V81 FAEMOT history

V81 FAE is a black diesel Nissan Navara first used on 1 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 107,655 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
107,655 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,373 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V81 FAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Navara
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,488 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V81 FAE was last recorded at 107,655 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 3,320 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,335 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,320 miles
Average per year
3,373 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,655 miles
  • 2023 – 97,395 miles
  • 2022 – 84,027 miles
  • 2021 – 83,769 miles
  • 2020 – 83,181 miles
  • 2019 – 82,854 miles
  • 2018 – 81,600 miles
  • 2017 – 79,758 miles
  • 2016 – 77,183 miles
  • 2015 – 74,775 miles
  • 2014 – 72,284 miles
  • 2013 – 70,164 miles
  • 2012 – 67,937 miles
  • 2011 – 65,112 miles
  • 2010 – 62,129 miles
  • 2009 – 58,398 miles
  • 2008 – 52,764 miles
  • 2007 – 47,925 miles
  • 2006 – 43,064 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,655 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop rubber worn (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryAdvise body and sills are corroded

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside torsion bar locking nut not in locked position

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,655 miles (+3,320)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    107,655 miles
    Test number
    911023453035
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop rubber worn (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAdvise body and sills are corroded
  2. Pass104,335 miles (+6,940)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    104,335 miles
    Test number
    931165711987
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass97,395 miles (+13,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    97,395 miles
    Test number
    903963386225
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass84,027 miles (+1)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    84,027 miles
    Test number
    625514591549
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides, upper and lower ball joint boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres heavily cracking/perishing
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple areas, rears across axle heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides, upper and lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront steering arm slight play
    • AdvisoryMultiple areas of surface corrosion i.e body/chassis/subframes etc
    • AdvisoryOffside windscreen washer weak, but clears screen
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear upper body corroded, holed, but not in prescribed area/ affecting structural rigidity
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heavy corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components heavily corroded shocks/arms/springs etc
  5. Fail84,026 miles (+257)1 major2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,026 miles
    Test number
    128776344192
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides, upper and lower ball joint boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres heavily cracking/perishing
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple areas, rears across axle heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides, upper and lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront steering arm slight play
    • AdvisoryMultiple areas of surface corrosion i.e body/chassis/subframes etc
    • AdvisoryOffside windscreen washer weak, but clears screen
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear upper body corroded, holed, but not in prescribed area/ affecting structural rigidity
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heavy corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components heavily corroded shocks/arms/springs etc
  6. Pass83,769 miles (+588)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    83,769 miles
    Test number
    564531779238
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral propshaft bearing mount split/perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside torsion bar lock nut not in locked position
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll steering lock stops worn
  7. Pass83,181 miles (+3)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    83,181 miles
    Test number
    143139325508
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside torsion bar locking nut not in locked position
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll steering lock stops worn
    • AdvisoryPropshaft centre bearing mount split/perished
  8. Fail83,178 miles (+324)3 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,178 miles
    Test number
    535588442565
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside torsion bar locking nut not in locked position
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll steering lock stops worn
    • AdvisoryPropshaft centre bearing mount split/perished
  9. Pass82,854 miles (+21)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,854 miles
    Test number
    318433395834
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside torsion bar locking nut not in locked position
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside steering lock stops worn
  10. Fail82,833 miles (+1,233)3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,833 miles
    Test number
    148274389994
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both front steering lock stops worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside torsion bar locking nut not in locked position
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass81,600 miles (+1,842)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    81,600 miles
    Test number
    797370392559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,758 miles (+156)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    79,758 miles
    Test number
    327808827179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail79,602 miles (+2,419)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,602 miles
    Test number
    184096679473
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  14. Pass77,183 miles (+2,408)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    77,183 miles
    Test number
    105306385883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    74,775 miles
    Test number
    510123353489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,775 miles (+2,491)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,775 miles
    Test number
    734037784591
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
  17. Pass72,284 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    72,284 miles
    Test number
    368587494251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail72,279 miles (+2,115)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,279 miles
    Test number
    986914594290
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Pass70,164 miles (+2,227)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    70,164 miles
    Test number
    305224193256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,937 miles (+2,825)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    67,937 miles
    Test number
    289457892222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,112 miles (+2,983)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    65,112 miles
    Test number
    406257591281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    62,129 miles
    Test number
    313845990482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail62,129 miles (+3,731)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,129 miles
    Test number
    100655790238
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  24. Pass58,398 miles (+5,634)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    58,398 miles
    Test number
    242173499294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass52,764 miles (+4,839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    52,764 miles
    Test number
    483578798249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass47,925 miles (+4,861)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    47,925 miles
    Test number
    323867397200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass43,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    43,064 miles
    Test number
    131788896230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V81 FAE

Does V81 FAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V81 FAE is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V81 FAE?
The MOT on V81 FAE is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V81 FAE done?
V81 FAE was recorded at 107,655 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 3,373 miles a year.
Has V81 FAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V81 FAE has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on V81 FAE 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 V81 FAE find?
V81 FAE passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central rear drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop rubber worn; front bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached, and 4 more.

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