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Nissan Micra

Purple · Petrol · 1997 · 998 cc

P396 DUXMOT history

P396 DUX is a purple petrol Nissan Micra first used on 12 Feb 1997. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2023 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 108,011 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2022.

P396 DUX purple Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2023
Mileage
108,011 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2022
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,166 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P396 DUX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
12 Feb 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P396 DUX was last recorded at 108,011 miles on 4 Oct 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,011 miles · 3 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,166 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 108,011 miles
  • 2021 – 105,235 miles
  • 2020 – 102,994 miles
  • 2019 – 100,700 miles
  • 2018 – 97,613 miles
  • 2017 – 94,434 miles
  • 2016 – 91,180 miles
  • 2015 – 88,016 miles
  • 2014 – 85,288 miles
  • 2013 – 82,744 miles
  • 2012 – 79,974 miles
  • 2011 – 76,473 miles
  • 2010 – 72,909 miles
  • 2009 – 69,475 miles
  • 2008 – 65,623 miles
  • 2007 – 61,521 miles
  • 2006 – 57,398 miles
  • 2005 – 54,207 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,011 miles
  • AdvisoryClutch release bearing noisyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCoolant expansion tank deteriorated (hole in top)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront (lower) Cross-member corroded (nearside)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside front (drivers) seat belt showing signs of frayingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside front (inner) driveshaft oil seal leakingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside front (outer) sill area corroded (not within a prescribed area)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside front under radiator is starting to corrode

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,011 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    108,011 miles
    Test number
    474117148784
    • AdvisoryClutch release bearing noisy
    • AdvisoryCoolant expansion tank deteriorated (hole in top)
    • AdvisoryFront (lower) Cross-member corroded (nearside)
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside front (drivers) seat belt showing signs of fraying
    • AdvisoryOffside front (inner) driveshaft oil seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside front (outer) sill area corroded (not within a prescribed area)

  2. Fail108,011 miles (+2,776)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,011 miles
    Test number
    277338923048
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch release bearing noisy
    • AdvisoryCoolant expansion tank deteriorated (hole in top)
    • AdvisoryFront (lower) Cross-member corroded (nearside)
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside front (drivers) seat belt showing signs of fraying
    • AdvisoryOffside front (inner) driveshaft oil seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside front (outer) sill area corroded (not within a prescribed area)

  3. Pass105,235 miles (+2,241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    105,235 miles
    Test number
    490129561144
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroding

  4. Pass102,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    102,994 miles
    Test number
    728555676360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail102,994 miles (+2,294)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,994 miles
    Test number
    754505712022
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass100,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    100,700 miles
    Test number
    480912629331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail100,699 miles (+3,086)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,699 miles
    Test number
    761627772614
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass97,613 miles (+3,179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    97,613 miles
    Test number
    159650581536
    • AdvisoryN/s rear inner sill soft

  9. Pass94,434 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    94,434 miles
    Test number
    629870513517
    • AdvisoryExhaust front down pipe to catalyst (rear) flange mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear (inner) sill area corroding

  10. Fail94,434 miles (+3,254)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,434 miles
    Test number
    188990988503
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust front down pipe to catalyst (rear) flange mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear (inner) sill area corroding

  11. Pass91,180 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    91,180 miles
    Test number
    505644217394
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust pipe (rear) flange to catalyctic converter (front) flange heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroding

  12. Fail91,180 miles (+3,164)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,180 miles
    Test number
    316131913071
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust pipe (rear) flange to catalyctic converter (front) flange heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroding

  13. Pass88,016 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    88,016 miles
    Test number
    861583082311
    • AdvisoryNearside front under radiator is starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail88,003 miles (+2,715)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,003 miles
    Test number
    797869394772
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside front under radiator is starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass85,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    85,288 miles
    Test number
    277961184229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail85,288 miles (+2,544)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,288 miles
    Test number
    289230284206
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  17. Pass82,744 miles (+2,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    82,744 miles
    Test number
    927671083243
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass79,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    79,974 miles
    Test number
    425128562254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail79,974 miles (+3,501)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,974 miles
    Test number
    809138362220
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass76,473 miles (+3,564)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    76,473 miles
    Test number
    836539161288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,909 miles (+3,434)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    72,909 miles
    Test number
    512103770262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass69,475 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    69,475 miles
    Test number
    364249379290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail69,473 miles (+3,850)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,473 miles
    Test number
    833088779274
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass65,623 miles (+4,102)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    65,623 miles
    Test number
    734711488267
    • NoteNearside wiper blade split

  25. Pass61,521 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    61,521 miles
    Test number
    383288177465
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Fail61,521 miles (+4,123)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,521 miles
    Test number
    891448777274
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  27. Pass57,398 miles (+3,191)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    57,398 miles
    Test number
    531588276236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass54,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    54,207 miles
    Test number
    844088175201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P396 DUX

Does P396 DUX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P396 DUX expired on 9 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P396 DUX?
The MOT on P396 DUX expired on 9 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P396 DUX done?
P396 DUX was recorded at 108,011 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2022, an average of 3,166 miles a year.
Has P396 DUX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P396 DUX has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on P396 DUX 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 P396 DUX find?
P396 DUX passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2022 with 9 advisories: clutch release bearing noisy; coolant expansion tank deteriorated (hole in top); front (lower) cross-member corroded (nearside), and 6 more.

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