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Nissan Micra

White · Petrol · 1994 · 1,275 cc

L498 WBYMOT history

L498 WBY is a white petrol Nissan Micra first used on 23 May 1994. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 42,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
42,889 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,065 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L498 WBY
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
23 May 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L498 WBY was last recorded at 42,889 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 239 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,650 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
239 miles
Average per year
1,065 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,889 miles
  • 2025 – 42,650 miles
  • 2024 – 42,373 miles
  • 2023 – 41,642 miles
  • 2022 – 37,898 miles
  • 2020 – 31,510 miles
  • 2019 – 29,235 miles
  • 2018 – 28,906 miles
  • 2017 – 28,537 miles
  • 2016 – 27,533 miles
  • 2015 – 26,836 miles
  • 2014 – 25,822 miles
  • 2013 – 24,434 miles
  • 2012 – 22,725 miles
  • 2011 – 22,635 miles
  • 2010 – 22,471 miles
  • 2009 – 22,269 miles
  • 2008 – 22,035 miles
  • 2007 – 21,857 miles
  • 2006 – 21,707 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,889 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage return hose on pump (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,889 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    42,889 miles
    Test number
    266604191029
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage return hose on pump (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail42,886 miles (+236)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,886 miles
    Test number
    586649415037
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage return hose on pump (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass42,650 miles (+8)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    42,650 miles
    Test number
    806234329708
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail42,642 miles (+269)1 dangerous6 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,642 miles
    Test number
    179009627351
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 56% on hold (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% on hold (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass42,373 miles (+731)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    42,373 miles
    Test number
    852554169911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass41,642 miles (+142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    41,642 miles
    Test number
    455996713744
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail41,500 miles (+3,602)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,500 miles
    Test number
    678959347840
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass37,898 miles (+6,388)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    37,898 miles
    Test number
    791098263221
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass31,510 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    31,510 miles
    Test number
    232183268498
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail31,510 miles (+2,275)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,510 miles
    Test number
    273191065466
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass29,235 miles (+329)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    29,235 miles
    Test number
    413286000785
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass28,906 miles (+369)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    28,906 miles
    Test number
    206368009725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres are cracked

  13. Pass28,537 miles (+1,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    28,537 miles
    Test number
    560973102524
    • AdvisoryFront Lower suspension arm ball joints have slight play

  14. Pass27,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    27,533 miles
    Test number
    441866336441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail27,527 miles (+691)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,527 miles
    Test number
    282578607722
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

  16. Pass26,836 miles (+1,014)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    26,836 miles
    Test number
    777171615116
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing

  17. Pass25,822 miles (+1,388)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    25,822 miles
    Test number
    849280604166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass24,434 miles (+1,709)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    24,434 miles
    Test number
    696372323180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,725 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    22,725 miles
    Test number
    298852822116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail22,720 miles (+85)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,720 miles
    Test number
    835051322115
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass22,635 miles (+164)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    22,635 miles
    Test number
    868143501136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,471 miles (+202)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    22,471 miles
    Test number
    570658380064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,269 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    22,269 miles
    Test number
    790094509111
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Fail22,269 miles (+234)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,269 miles
    Test number
    681934009125
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass22,035 miles (+178)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    22,035 miles
    Test number
    933996708105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,857 miles (+150)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    21,857 miles
    Test number
    452023697000
    • NoteOsf tyre side wall cracked/perished.

  27. Pass21,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    21,707 miles
    Test number
    543540806135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L498 WBY

Does L498 WBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L498 WBY is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L498 WBY?
The MOT on L498 WBY is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L498 WBY done?
L498 WBY was recorded at 42,889 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 1,065 miles a year.
Has L498 WBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L498 WBY has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L498 WBY 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 L498 WBY find?
L498 WBY passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage return hose on pump.

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