
Nissan Primastar
White · Diesel · 2006 · 1,870 cc
W18 ARLMOT history
W18 ARL is a white diesel Nissan Primastar first used on 22 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 227,064 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 227,064 mi
- At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 15 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 11,587 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W18 ARL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Nissan
- Model
- Primastar
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,870 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 22 Apr 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
W18 ARL was last recorded at 227,064 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 227,060 miles · 7 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 11,587 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 227,064 miles
- 2024 – 220,242 miles
- 2023 – 208,910 miles
- 2022 – 194,400 miles
- 2020 – 188,375 miles
- 2019 – 178,398 miles
- 2018 – 169,771 miles
- 2016 – 154,544 miles
- 2015 – 143,144 miles
- 2014 – 126,950 miles
- 2013 – 115,780 miles
- 2012 – 101,630 miles
- 2011 – 81,996 miles
- 2010 – 56,398 miles
- 2009 – 35,080 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Engine (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value
Dangerous3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Rear Position lamp not working
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Full MOT history
25 tests since 17 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass227,064 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 227,064 miles
- Test number
- 938981942232
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Engine (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fail227,060 miles (+84)2 dangerous7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 227,060 miles
- Test number
- 668864280723
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cord Exposed Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Not 33mm Between 8 & A (0.1 (d))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative Switch Broken (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Not 33mm Between 8 & A (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Engine (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fail226,976 miles (+6,734)4 dangerous10 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 226,976 miles
- Test number
- 226894410121
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cracked to cords (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass220,242 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 220,242 miles
- Test number
- 823901955679
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail220,241 miles (+11,331)12 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 220,241 miles
- Test number
- 821527134432
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Brake cable insecure cable fouling n s r wheel (1.1.15 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass208,910 miles (+14,510)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 208,910 miles
- Test number
- 561058844841
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass194,400 miles (+255)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 194,400 miles
- Test number
- 443702706731
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant cap missing
Fail194,145 miles (+5,770)1 dangerous10 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,145 miles
- Test number
- 366428581742
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant cap missing
Pass188,375 miles (+9,977)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 188,375 miles
- Test number
- 750344539561
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake showing poor effort
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass178,398 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 178,398 miles
- Test number
- 244605979130
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail178,398 miles (+8,627)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,398 miles
- Test number
- 321116543273
- Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass169,771 miles (+13)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 169,771 miles
- Test number
- 467169189917
- DangerousOil leak
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face is (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryCoolant low
Fail169,758 miles (+15,214)2 dangerous7 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,758 miles
- Test number
- 377428043916
- DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- DangerousOil leak
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face is (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryCoolant low
Pass154,544 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 154,544 miles
- Test number
- 605639005187
- AdvisoryCentre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose has some tape on it
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside parking brake not as good as other side
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Fail154,544 miles (+11,400)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,544 miles
- Test number
- 520971262842
- Repaired at testFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
- AdvisoryCentre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose has some tape on it
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside parking brake not as good as other side
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass143,144 miles (+87)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 143,144 miles
- Test number
- 398212415218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail143,057 miles (+16,107)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,057 miles
- Test number
- 877750815222
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass126,950 miles (+11,170)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 126,950 miles
- Test number
- 969159194106
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass115,780 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 115,780 miles
- Test number
- 305633773003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,780 miles (+14,150)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,780 miles
- Test number
- 928883773003
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass101,630 miles (+19,634)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 101,630 miles
- Test number
- 826448182012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,996 miles (+25,598)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 81,996 miles
- Test number
- 295928801482
- NoteOsr inner tyre wall minor cracks
Pass56,398 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 56,398 miles
- Test number
- 141560210194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,398 miles (+21,318)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,398 miles
- Test number
- 221470310460
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass35,080 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 35,080 miles
- Test number
- 964557709136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about W18 ARL
- Does W18 ARL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 ARL is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on W18 ARL?
- The MOT on W18 ARL is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has W18 ARL done?
- W18 ARL was recorded at 227,064 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 11,587 miles a year.
- Has W18 ARL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W18 ARL has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on W18 ARL 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 W18 ARL find?
- W18 ARL passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine; front oil leak, but not excessive engine; nearside stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level.
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