Nissan logo

Nissan Micra

White · Petrol · 1994 · 1,275 cc

L108 ETAMOT history

L108 ETA is a white petrol Nissan Micra first used on 12 Apr 1994. Its MOT is valid until 2 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 78,441 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 May 2027
Mileage
78,441 mi
At MOT on 3 May 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,577 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L108 ETA in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L108 ETA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
12 Apr 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 May 2027
Latest MOT test
3 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L108 ETA was last recorded at 78,441 miles on 3 May 2026, 380 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Mar 2007: 6,224 miles, lower than 6,312 miles on 3 Mar 2006.
  • 10 Sept 2010: 23,241 miles, lower than 176,683 miles on 30 Jul 2009.

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
78,061 miles · 19 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
380 miles
Average per year
3,577 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,441 miles
  • 2023 – 78,061 miles
  • 2021 – 77,556 miles
  • 2019 – 64,763 miles
  • 2018 – 57,357 miles
  • 2017 – 50,170 miles
  • 2016 – 43,129 miles
  • 2015 – 37,104 miles
  • 2014 – 32,217 miles
  • 2013 – 29,436 miles
  • 2011 – 27,140 miles
  • 2010 – 23,244 miles
  • 2009 – 176,683 miles
  • 2008 – 6,423 miles
  • 2007 – 6,224 miles
  • 2006 – 6,312 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,441 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Various areas of corrosion

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass78,441 miles (+380)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2027
    Odometer
    78,441 miles
    Test number
    5507706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass78,061 miles (+505)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    78,061 miles
    Test number
    112909695633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass77,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    77,556 miles
    Test number
    517784919797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail77,554 miles (+4,088)2 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,554 miles
    Test number
    137317816650
    • DangerousFront Brake hose damaged and likely to fail N/S O/S INSCURE (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MinorRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front DRIVE SHAFT SPLIT PIN MISSING

  5. Pass73,466 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    73,466 miles
    Test number
    928086275603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle shows signs of surface rust

  6. Fail73,466 miles (+8,703)1 dangerous7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,466 miles
    Test number
    225234341877
    • DangerousNearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached loose bolts (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle shows signs of surface rust

  7. Pass64,763 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    64,763 miles
    Test number
    423710342516
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail64,762 miles (+7,405)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,762 miles
    Test number
    216197286714
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass57,357 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    57,357 miles
    Test number
    777261987354
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryTyres perished / cracked
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of corrosion
    • AdvisoryVarious steering and suspension bushes / gaiters perished / cracked

  10. Fail57,357 miles (+7,187)7 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,357 miles
    Test number
    538971116379
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryTyres perished / cracked
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of corrosion
    • AdvisoryVarious steering and suspension bushes / gaiters perished / cracked

  11. Pass50,170 miles (+208)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    50,170 miles
    Test number
    707846692885
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished/cracked
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of corrosion

  12. Fail49,962 miles (+6,833)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,962 miles
    Test number
    116929313791
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished/cracked
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of corrosion

  13. Pass43,129 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    43,129 miles
    Test number
    219355565931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail43,064 miles (+5,960)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,064 miles
    Test number
    512381985015
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass37,104 miles (+4,887)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    37,104 miles
    Test number
    765623375107
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass32,217 miles (+2,781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    32,217 miles
    Test number
    698791684101
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail29,436 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,436 miles
    Test number
    256146413402
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight corrosion to rear exhaust box

  18. Pass29,436 miles (+2,296)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    29,436 miles
    Test number
    376886213198
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight corrosion to rear exhaust box

  19. Pass27,140 miles (+3,896)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    27,140 miles
    Test number
    906946461272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass23,244 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    23,244 miles
    Test number
    242316350266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Fail23,241 miles (-153,442)4 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,241 miles
    Test number
    564393150262
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass176,683 miles (+349)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    176,683 miles
    Test number
    400481119288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail176,334 miles (+169,911)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,334 miles
    Test number
    764660419247
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass6,423 miles (+199)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    6,423 miles
    Test number
    474544488114
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre cuts in sidewall not yet showing cords
    • NoteUnderside heavily undersealed (brake pipes fuel pipes ETC)
    • NoteUnderside very rusty

  25. Pass6,224 miles (-88)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    6,224 miles
    Test number
    950925567002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass6,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    6,312 miles
    Test number
    350562166073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L108 ETA

Does L108 ETA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L108 ETA is valid until 2 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L108 ETA?
The MOT on L108 ETA is valid until 2 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L108 ETA done?
L108 ETA was recorded at 78,441 miles at its MOT on 3 May 2026, an average of 3,577 miles a year.
Has L108 ETA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L108 ETA has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on L108 ETA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 6 Mar 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L108 ETA find?
L108 ETA passed its latest MOT on 3 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Related registrations

Browse all L108 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.