Nissan Micra
Red · Petrol · 1994 · 998 cc
L78 DTAMOT history
L78 DTA is a red petrol Nissan Micra first used on 28 Feb 1994. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 50,610 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 50,610 mi
- At MOT on 17 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 795 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L78 DTA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Nissan
- Model
- Micra
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 28 Feb 1994
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L78 DTA was last recorded at 50,610 miles on 17 Apr 2025, 682 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 49,928 miles · 14 Jul 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 682 miles
- Average per year
- 795 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 50,610 miles
- 2022 – 49,928 miles
- 2021 – 49,845 miles
- 2020 – 49,531 miles
- 2019 – 49,095 miles
- 2018 – 48,628 miles
- 2017 – 48,089 miles
- 2016 – 47,566 miles
- 2015 – 46,923 miles
- 2014 – 46,191 miles
- 2013 – 45,379 miles
- 2012 – 44,633 miles
- 2011 – 43,527 miles
- 2010 – 42,495 miles
- 2009 – 41,113 miles
- 2008 – 39,737 miles
- 2007 – 37,989 miles
- 2006 – 35,637 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass50,610 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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.
N/s/r service brake slight low effort
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass50,610 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 50,610 miles
- Test number
- 522369851968
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail50,610 miles (+682)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,610 miles
- Test number
- 735791245869
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass49,928 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 49,928 miles
- Test number
- 663678617958
- AdvisoryN/s/r service brake slight low effort
Fail49,928 miles (+83)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,928 miles
- Test number
- 778574039945
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- AdvisoryN/s/r service brake slight low effort
Pass49,845 miles (+314)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 49,845 miles
- Test number
- 142486418507
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,531 miles (+436)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 49,531 miles
- Test number
- 460717353820
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,095 miles (+467)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 49,095 miles
- Test number
- 628038914324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,628 miles (+539)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 48,628 miles
- Test number
- 698647707639
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,089 miles (+523)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 48,089 miles
- Test number
- 758495607636
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,566 miles (+643)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 47,566 miles
- Test number
- 862347549925
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,923 miles (+732)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 46,923 miles
- Test number
- 377738665110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,191 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,191 miles
- Test number
- 515467164144
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass46,191 miles (+812)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 46,191 miles
- Test number
- 595287164166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,379 miles (+746)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 45,379 miles
- Test number
- 639690673173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,633 miles (+1,106)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 44,633 miles
- Test number
- 478952672196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,527 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 43,527 miles
- Test number
- 248789651143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,527 miles (+1,032)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,527 miles
- Test number
- 855599951103
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Pass42,495 miles (+23)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 42,495 miles
- Test number
- 220792170161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,472 miles (+1,359)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,472 miles
- Test number
- 221118860197
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Pass41,113 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 41,113 miles
- Test number
- 293877369417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,113 miles (+1,376)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,113 miles
- Test number
- 860097469168
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass39,737 miles (+1,748)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 39,737 miles
- Test number
- 371959568111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,989 miles (+2,352)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 37,989 miles
- Test number
- 280240377469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,637 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,637 miles
- Test number
- 523241076192
- Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass35,637 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 35,637 miles
- Test number
- 921131276150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L78 DTA
- Does L78 DTA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L78 DTA expired on 16 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L78 DTA?
- The MOT on L78 DTA expired on 16 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L78 DTA done?
- L78 DTA was recorded at 50,610 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2025, an average of 795 miles a year.
- Has L78 DTA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L78 DTA has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on L78 DTA 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 L78 DTA find?
- L78 DTA passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.
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