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Nissan Micra

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 998 cc

L79 HDPMOT history

L79 HDP is a red petrol Nissan Micra first used on 24 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2021 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 134,464 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Oct 2021
Mileage
134,464 mi
At MOT on 9 Nov 2021
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,490 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L79 HDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
24 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2021
Latest MOT test
9 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

L79 HDP was last recorded at 134,464 miles on 9 Nov 2021, 2,411 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,053 miles · 29 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
2,411 miles
Average per year
4,490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 134,464 miles
  • 2020 – 132,053 miles
  • 2019 – 130,204 miles
  • 2018 – 128,469 miles
  • 2017 – 126,996 miles
  • 2016 – 126,502 miles
  • 2015 – 118,445 miles
  • 2014 – 112,440 miles
  • 2013 – 101,695 miles
  • 2012 – 90,772 miles
  • 2011 – 79,579 miles
  • 2010 – 75,048 miles
  • 2009 – 72,877 miles
  • 2008 – 71,484 miles
  • 2007 – 68,158 miles
  • 2006 – 66,859 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail134,464 miles
  • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • 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))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail134,464 miles (+2,411)2 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,464 miles
    Test number
    872004235267
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Pass132,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    132,053 miles
    Test number
    885097339934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail132,053 miles (+1,849)2 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,053 miles
    Test number
    355824657720
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass130,204 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    130,204 miles
    Test number
    434228611902
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail130,204 miles (+1,735)1 dangerous2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,204 miles
    Test number
    598460987486
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass128,469 miles (+1,473)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    128,469 miles
    Test number
    529576697523
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySurface rust to outer door sill

  7. Pass126,996 miles (+494)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    126,996 miles
    Test number
    869707668739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass126,502 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    126,502 miles
    Test number
    350735666203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Fail126,462 miles (+8,017)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,462 miles
    Test number
    591807179191
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner And Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Pass118,445 miles (+6,005)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    118,445 miles
    Test number
    109071994080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass112,440 miles (+10,745)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    112,440 miles
    Test number
    957302384269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass101,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    101,695 miles
    Test number
    377067483290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail101,693 miles (+10,921)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,693 miles
    Test number
    877627583292
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  14. Pass90,772 miles (+45)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    90,772 miles
    Test number
    776008592286
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has a perished sidewall

  15. Fail90,727 miles (+11,148)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,727 miles
    Test number
    336737492464
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has a perished sidewall

  16. Pass79,579 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    79,579 miles
    Test number
    466825281273
    • NoteNearside front tyre has a cut in the side wall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
    • NoteNearside rear outer sills deteriorated

  17. Fail79,578 miles (+4,530)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,578 miles
    Test number
    706785381245
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has a cut in the side wall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
    • NoteNearside rear outer sills deteriorated

  18. Pass75,048 miles (+2,171)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    75,048 miles
    Test number
    543066880224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,877 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    72,877 miles
    Test number
    422482289285
    • NoteHeavy rust rear inner sills

  20. Fail75,877 miles (+4,393)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,877 miles
    Test number
    623922889205
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • NoteHeavy rust rear inner sills

  21. Pass71,484 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    71,484 miles
    Test number
    591810588274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail71,482 miles (+3,324)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,482 miles
    Test number
    400977178238
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight damage rear reg plate

  23. Pass68,158 miles (+1,299)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    68,158 miles
    Test number
    584950797282
    • NoteSlight damage both reg plates /ns outer sill damaged

  24. Pass66,859 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    66,859 miles
    Test number
    774759096288
    • NoteFront indicators discoloured and slight damage to front number plate

  25. Fail66,859 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,859 miles
    Test number
    352223696255
    • FailureFront Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSlight damage front reg plate

Questions about L79 HDP

Does L79 HDP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L79 HDP expired on 28 Oct 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L79 HDP?
The MOT on L79 HDP expired on 28 Oct 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L79 HDP done?
L79 HDP was recorded at 134,464 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2021, an average of 4,490 miles a year.
Has L79 HDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L79 HDP has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on L79 HDP 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 L79 HDP find?
L79 HDP failed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2021 with 2 dangerous defects, 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; stop lamp(s) all not working; nearside outer suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, and 6 more.

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