Nissan Micra
Grey · Petrol · 1993 · 1,275 cc
L38 XTYMOT history
L38 XTY is a grey petrol Nissan Micra first used on 10 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 44,295 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 44,295 mi
- At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,295 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L38 XTY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Nissan
- Model
- Micra
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,275 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 10 Dec 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L38 XTY was last recorded at 44,295 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 882 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 43,413 miles · 25 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 882 miles
- Average per year
- 1,295 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 44,295 miles
- 2025 – 43,413 miles
- 2024 – 42,212 miles
- 2023 – 41,009 miles
- 2022 – 39,425 miles
- 2021 – 37,066 miles
- 2020 – 35,109 miles
- 2019 – 33,201 miles
- 2018 – 30,861 miles
- 2017 – 28,871 miles
- 2016 – 27,941 miles
- 2015 – 27,842 miles
- 2014 – 27,259 miles
- 2013 – 26,355 miles
- 2012 – 25,223 miles
- 2011 – 23,916 miles
- 2010 – 22,460 miles
- 2009 – 21,610 miles
- 2008 – 20,808 miles
- 2007 – 19,785 miles
- 2006 – 18,280 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass44,295 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))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.
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front cross member corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Rear tyres cracked and perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
28 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass44,295 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 44,295 miles
- Test number
- 770193393400
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail44,295 miles (+882)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,295 miles
- Test number
- 947091429515
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass43,413 miles (+1,201)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 43,413 miles
- Test number
- 412210258959
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass42,212 miles (+1,203)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 42,212 miles
- Test number
- 707678161230
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront cross member corroded
- AdvisoryRear tyres over ten years old
Pass41,009 miles (+1,584)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 41,009 miles
- Test number
- 418968541864
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake compensator rigid brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryFront cross member corroded below radiator
- AdvisoryUnable to check rear seat belts due to being covered up,obstruction removed at the end of test and seat belts checked
Pass39,425 miles (+2,359)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 39,425 miles
- Test number
- 907549530512
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBattery terminal loose
- AdvisoryFront cross member corroded
- AdvisoryRear tyres perished
Pass37,066 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 37,066 miles
- Test number
- 251609559868
- AdvisoryRear tyres cracked and perished
Fail37,066 miles (+1,957)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,066 miles
- Test number
- 222264273725
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear tyres cracked and perished
Pass35,109 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 35,109 miles
- Test number
- 376125015600
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryBonnet hinge seized
- AdvisoryRear tyres cracked and perished
Fail35,109 miles (+1,908)3 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,109 miles
- Test number
- 513504130709
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryBonnet hinge seized
- AdvisoryRear tyres cracked and perished
Pass33,201 miles (+2,340)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 33,201 miles
- Test number
- 956180509689
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass30,861 miles (+1,990)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 30,861 miles
- Test number
- 299671087481
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryLoad sensing valve damp
Pass28,871 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 28,871 miles
- Test number
- 646972744144
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust deteriorated
Fail28,871 miles (+930)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,871 miles
- Test number
- 209792210303
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust deteriorated
Pass27,941 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 27,941 miles
- Test number
- 172113439281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,941 miles (+99)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,941 miles
- Test number
- 980667900823
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass27,842 miles (+583)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 27,842 miles
- Test number
- 687444095122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,259 miles (+904)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 27,259 miles
- Test number
- 609172904260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,355 miles (+35)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 26,355 miles
- Test number
- 386980623481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,320 miles (+1,097)1 failure1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,320 miles
- Test number
- 527703303211
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- NoteOffside front outer c.v gaiter badly perished
Fail25,223 miles4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,223 miles
- Test number
- 627949302206
- Repaired at testCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- Repaired at testFront Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
- Repaired at testRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass25,223 miles (+1,307)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 25,223 miles
- Test number
- 905839002295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,916 miles (+1,456)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 23,916 miles
- Test number
- 385782721496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,460 miles (+850)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 22,460 miles
- Test number
- 972892220205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,610 miles (+802)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 21,610 miles
- Test number
- 652866719275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,808 miles (+1,023)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 20,808 miles
- Test number
- 401183318241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,785 miles (+1,505)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 19,785 miles
- Test number
- 220430407219
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass18,280 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 18,280 miles
- Test number
- 590030506222
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Questions about L38 XTY
- Does L38 XTY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L38 XTY is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L38 XTY?
- The MOT on L38 XTY is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L38 XTY done?
- L38 XTY was recorded at 44,295 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 1,295 miles a year.
- Has L38 XTY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L38 XTY has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on L38 XTY 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 L38 XTY find?
- L38 XTY passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.
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