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Nissan Micra

Green · Petrol · 1993 · 1,275 cc

L23 NEGMOT history

L23 NEG is a green petrol Nissan Micra first used on 23 Sept 1993. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 50,760 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
50,760 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 NEG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
23 Sept 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 NEG was last recorded at 50,760 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,738 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
1,196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,760 miles
  • 2025 – 50,738 miles
  • 2023 – 49,419 miles
  • 2022 – 47,492 miles
  • 2021 – 45,157 miles
  • 2020 – 43,662 miles
  • 2019 – 40,215 miles
  • 2018 – 39,743 miles
  • 2017 – 39,130 miles
  • 2016 – 38,339 miles
  • 2015 – 37,500 miles
  • 2014 – 36,674 miles
  • 2013 – 35,679 miles
  • 2012 – 34,665 miles
  • 2011 – 33,747 miles
  • 2010 – 32,889 miles
  • 2009 – 31,549 miles
  • 2008 – 30,070 miles
  • 2007 – 28,759 miles
  • 2006 – 27,388 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,760 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,760 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    50,760 miles
    Test number
    722125983601
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail50,738 miles (+1,319)10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,738 miles
    Test number
    192078031562
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear beam axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRadiator support panel corroded

  3. Pass49,419 miles (+1,927)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    49,419 miles
    Test number
    351837298772
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass47,492 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    47,492 miles
    Test number
    153603868899
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked with crayon (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail47,491 miles (+2,334)2 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,491 miles
    Test number
    603046195103
    • DangerousFront Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached locking pin is missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked with crayon (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass45,157 miles (+1,495)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    45,157 miles
    Test number
    520374343285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower ball joint split pin is half missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on bend by wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust skin is corroded

  7. Pass43,662 miles (+3,447)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    43,662 miles
    Test number
    363226777805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    40,215 miles
    Test number
    445996532496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail40,215 miles (+472)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,215 miles
    Test number
    968029528094
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass39,743 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    39,743 miles
    Test number
    769515834905
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail39,743 miles (+613)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,743 miles
    Test number
    377551011451
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass39,130 miles (+791)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    39,130 miles
    Test number
    117546146449
    • AdvisoryNearside front wing slightly corroded

  13. Pass38,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    38,339 miles
    Test number
    142737061782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail38,339 miles (+839)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,339 miles
    Test number
    770292236954
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass37,500 miles (+826)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    37,500 miles
    Test number
    353795325394
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass36,674 miles (+995)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    36,674 miles
    Test number
    397755744481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteRear tyres getting low

  17. Pass35,679 miles (+1,014)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    35,679 miles
    Test number
    418905353200
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting low

  18. Pass34,665 miles (+918)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    34,665 miles
    Test number
    379225252476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside front headlight holed but repaired

  19. Pass33,747 miles (+858)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    33,747 miles
    Test number
    395337351476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass32,889 miles (+1,340)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    32,889 miles
    Test number
    702738650224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    31,549 miles
    Test number
    763845149221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail31,549 miles (+1,479)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,549 miles
    Test number
    842725549271
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass30,070 miles (+1,311)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    30,070 miles
    Test number
    614626048236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,759 miles (+1,371)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    28,759 miles
    Test number
    194177547269
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  25. Pass27,388 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    27,388 miles
    Test number
    980737846242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about L23 NEG

Does L23 NEG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 NEG is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 NEG?
The MOT on L23 NEG is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 NEG done?
L23 NEG was recorded at 50,760 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 1,196 miles a year.
Has L23 NEG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 NEG has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L23 NEG 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 L23 NEG find?
L23 NEG passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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