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Nissan Micra

Grey · Petrol · 1994 · 1,275 cc

M350 ARLMOT history

M350 ARL is a grey petrol Nissan Micra first used on 1 Aug 1994. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 35 MOT tests, with 207,347 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jul 2026
Mileage
207,347 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2025
MOT tests
35
20 passed · 15 failed
Per year
4,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M350 ARL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Aug 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M350 ARL was last recorded at 207,347 miles on 25 Jul 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,347 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 207,347 miles
  • 2024 – 205,471 miles
  • 2023 – 203,721 miles
  • 2022 – 202,445 miles
  • 2021 – 200,163 miles
  • 2020 – 198,350 miles
  • 2019 – 195,199 miles
  • 2018 – 191,328 miles
  • 2017 – 186,228 miles
  • 2016 – 180,766 miles
  • 2015 – 176,026 miles
  • 2014 – 171,029 miles
  • 2013 – 165,429 miles
  • 2012 – 160,129 miles
  • 2011 – 154,692 miles
  • 2009 – 148,100 miles
  • 2008 – 142,355 miles
  • 2007 – 132,839 miles
  • 2006 – 122,967 miles
  • 2005 – 112,094 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,347 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear axle and brake pipes heavily painted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2018

Full MOT history

35 tests since 17 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,347 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    207,347 miles
    Test number
    611840274395
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail207,347 miles (+1,876)2 dangerous2 major1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,347 miles
    Test number
    209116174979
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass205,471 miles (+1,750)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    205,471 miles
    Test number
    113768521758
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass203,721 miles (+1,276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    203,721 miles
    Test number
    811685770542
    • AdvisoryInner sills/ rear suspension repaired/under sealed

  5. Pass202,445 miles (+2,282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    202,445 miles
    Test number
    754175314456
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass200,163 miles (+1,813)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    200,163 miles
    Test number
    913013176980
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass198,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    198,350 miles
    Test number
    211545782193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail198,350 miles (+3,151)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,350 miles
    Test number
    930511576573
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass195,199 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    195,199 miles
    Test number
    138812767595
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail195,169 miles (+3,841)1 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,169 miles
    Test number
    983401893850
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass191,328 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    191,328 miles
    Test number
    299766505230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear axle and brake pipes heavily painted

  12. Fail191,321 miles (+5,093)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,321 miles
    Test number
    569498862555
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear axle and brake pipes heavily painted

  13. Pass186,228 miles (+77)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    186,228 miles
    Test number
    890409030294
    • AdvisoryNearside n/s washer jet

  14. Fail186,151 miles (+5,385)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,151 miles
    Test number
    457027913608
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside n/s washer jet

  15. Pass180,766 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    180,766 miles
    Test number
    434882429563
    • AdvisoryRepairs to front crossmember

  16. Fail180,766 miles (+4,740)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,766 miles
    Test number
    737960078038
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRepairs to front crossmember

  17. Pass176,026 miles (+7)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    176,026 miles
    Test number
    116714265067
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRepairs carried out to underside

  18. Fail176,019 miles (+4,990)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,019 miles
    Test number
    159516755017
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRepairs carried out to underside

  19. Pass171,029 miles (+51)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    171,029 miles
    Test number
    116006514428
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAlternator terminal bad connection
    • NoteO/s/r shock shroud damaged

  20. Fail170,978 miles (+5,549)3 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,978 miles
    Test number
    475969204015
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAlternator terminal bad connection
    • NoteFront disc wear poor
    • NoteFront pads low
    • NoteO/s/r shock shroud damaged

  21. Pass165,429 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    165,429 miles
    Test number
    135828103467
    • NoteRepairs to n/s & o/s sills
    • NoteRepairs to underside front & rear

  22. Fail165,429 miles (+5,300)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,429 miles
    Test number
    928478003078
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteRepairs to n/s & o/s sills
    • NoteRepairs to underside front & rear

  23. Pass160,129 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    160,129 miles
    Test number
    107516912491
    • NoteRepairs to n/s & o/s sills
    • NoteRepairs to underside front & rear

  24. Fail160,129 miles (+5,437)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,129 miles
    Test number
    648546112065
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteRepairs to n/s & o/s sills
    • NoteRepairs to underside front & rear

  25. Pass154,692 miles (+6,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    154,692 miles
    Test number
    955008511000
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  26. Pass148,100 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    148,100 miles
    Test number
    331126789264
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront crossmember corroded
    • NoteO/o w/rubber

  27. Fail148,100 miles (+5,745)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,100 miles
    Test number
    551716689253
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront crossmember corroded
    • NoteO/o w/rubber

  28. Pass142,355 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    142,355 miles
    Test number
    443873778276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail142,342 miles (+9,503)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,342 miles
    Test number
    580008168233
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBrake/hand brake light on.(sticking reservoir switch sticking)
    • NoteOffside sill/floor pan rusting

  30. Pass132,839 miles (+9,872)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    132,839 miles
    Test number
    730091597238
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass122,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    122,967 miles
    Test number
    184604986211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail122,967 miles (+10,873)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,967 miles
    Test number
    582233286205
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront cross member holed below rad.

  33. Pass112,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    112,094 miles
    Test number
    192012095294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail112,094 miles (+31)3 failures1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,094 miles
    Test number
    544891795242
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  35. Fail112,063 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,063 miles
    Test number
    394850895250
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about M350 ARL

Does M350 ARL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M350 ARL expired on 24 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M350 ARL?
The MOT on M350 ARL expired on 24 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M350 ARL done?
M350 ARL was recorded at 207,347 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2025, an average of 4,820 miles a year.
Has M350 ARL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M350 ARL has failed 15 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on M350 ARL 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 M350 ARL find?
M350 ARL passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2025 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 4 more.

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