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Nissan Micra

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,275 cc

P286 DCEMOT history

P286 DCE is a red petrol Nissan Micra first used on 15 Feb 1997. Its MOT expired on 11 Jul 2024 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 108,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jul 2023.

P286 DCE red Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Jul 2024
Mileage
108,485 mi
At MOT on 12 Jul 2023
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,320 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P286 DCE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
15 Feb 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

P286 DCE was last recorded at 108,485 miles on 12 Jul 2023, 98 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,387 miles · 9 Mar 2018
Between the last two tests
98 miles
Average per year
4,320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 108,485 miles
  • 2018 – 108,387 miles
  • 2017 – 107,351 miles
  • 2016 – 105,336 miles
  • 2015 – 101,224 miles
  • 2014 – 97,318 miles
  • 2013 – 95,919 miles
  • 2012 – 92,365 miles
  • 2011 – 87,841 miles
  • 2010 – 78,964 miles
  • 2009 – 67,107 miles
  • 2008 – 60,476 miles
  • 2007 – 50,691 miles
  • 2006 – 34,797 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,485 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front x-member corroded and holed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass108,485 miles (+98)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    108,485 miles
    Test number
    342935175915
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass108,387 miles (+1,036)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    108,387 miles
    Test number
    444996343291
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both under sills (2.4.A.3)

  3. Pass107,351 miles (+2,015)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    107,351 miles
    Test number
    270459682009
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  4. Pass105,336 miles (+35)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    105,336 miles
    Test number
    888058782806
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront x-member corroded and holed

  5. Fail105,301 miles (+4,077)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,301 miles
    Test number
    940280973499
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront x-member corroded and holed

  6. Pass101,224 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    101,224 miles
    Test number
    618064355006
    • NoteFront X-Member corroded and holed

  7. Fail101,224 miles (+3,906)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,224 miles
    Test number
    407354855098
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • NoteFront X-Member corroded and holed

  8. Pass97,318 miles (+1,399)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    97,318 miles
    Test number
    507219764012
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  9. Pass95,919 miles (+49)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    95,919 miles
    Test number
    355964973252
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

  10. Fail95,870 miles (+3,505)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,870 miles
    Test number
    388807563293
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass92,365 miles (+214)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    92,365 miles
    Test number
    785532372257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre on the legal limit of 1.6mm

  12. Fail92,151 miles (+4,310)5 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,151 miles
    Test number
    228772562225
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre on the legal limit of 1.6mm

  13. Pass87,841 miles (+8,877)3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    87,841 miles
    Test number
    356551471249
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront discs have slight corrosion to inner faces
    • NoteSlight corrosion to nearside sill at rear
    • NoteSlight corrosion to offside sill at rear
    • NoteSlight movement at drivers seat back
    • NoteSlight movement at passenger front seat back
    • NoteWipers starting to deteriorate

  14. Pass78,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    78,964 miles
    Test number
    494683760212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail78,964 miles (+11,857)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,964 miles
    Test number
    512073360278
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  16. Pass67,107 miles (+6,631)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    67,107 miles
    Test number
    162714549261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass60,476 miles (+9,785)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    60,476 miles
    Test number
    594686868259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass50,691 miles (+15,894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    50,691 miles
    Test number
    254914367274
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass34,797 miles (+734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    34,797 miles
    Test number
    304553476249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass34,063 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    34,063 miles
    Test number
    133770616165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about P286 DCE

Does P286 DCE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P286 DCE expired on 11 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P286 DCE?
The MOT on P286 DCE expired on 11 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P286 DCE done?
P286 DCE was recorded at 108,485 miles at its MOT on 12 Jul 2023, an average of 4,320 miles a year.
Has P286 DCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P286 DCE has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2016.
Has the mileage on P286 DCE 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 P286 DCE find?
P286 DCE passed its latest MOT on 12 Jul 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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