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Nissan Micra

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 988 cc

P429 WHWMOT history

P429 WHW is a red petrol Nissan Micra first used on 30 Apr 1997. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 204,219 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

P429 WHW red Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
204,219 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,898 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P429 WHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
988 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
30 Apr 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P429 WHW was last recorded at 204,219 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 5,019 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,200 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,019 miles
Average per year
6,898 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 204,219 miles
  • 2025 – 199,200 miles
  • 2024 – 193,217 miles
  • 2023 – 187,865 miles
  • 2022 – 182,255 miles
  • 2021 – 176,725 miles
  • 2020 – 173,280 miles
  • 2019 – 164,876 miles
  • 2018 – 156,413 miles
  • 2017 – 148,768 miles
  • 2016 – 139,331 miles
  • 2015 – 130,917 miles
  • 2014 – 123,617 miles
  • 2013 – 115,548 miles
  • 2012 – 108,072 miles
  • 2011 – 100,343 miles
  • 2010 – 91,339 miles
  • 2009 – 84,274 miles
  • 2008 – 81,421 miles
  • 2007 – 73,006 miles
  • 2006 – 66,832 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,219 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

32 tests since 8 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,219 miles (+5,019)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    204,219 miles
    Test number
    550521255958
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass199,200 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    199,200 miles
    Test number
    547289913240
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail199,191 miles (+5,974)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,191 miles
    Test number
    997775651651
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass193,217 miles (+5,352)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    193,217 miles
    Test number
    581467456750
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass187,865 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    187,865 miles
    Test number
    102726609157
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail187,865 miles (+5,610)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,865 miles
    Test number
    585613704465
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass182,255 miles (+5,530)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    182,255 miles
    Test number
    533969395994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass176,725 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    176,725 miles
    Test number
    670001928487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail176,720 miles (+3,440)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,720 miles
    Test number
    253993400117
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass173,280 miles (+71)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    173,280 miles
    Test number
    526162280556
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail173,209 miles (+8,333)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,209 miles
    Test number
    359492518219
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass164,876 miles (+8,463)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    164,876 miles
    Test number
    604241777017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass156,413 miles (+109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    156,413 miles
    Test number
    682702312533
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on edge

  14. Fail156,304 miles (+7,536)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,304 miles
    Test number
    629960754411
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on edge

  15. Pass148,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    148,768 miles
    Test number
    759161596221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail148,768 miles (+9,437)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,768 miles
    Test number
    703735445499
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass139,331 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    139,331 miles
    Test number
    160265049997
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Fail139,329 miles (+8,412)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,329 miles
    Test number
    483675112795
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass130,917 miles (+7,300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    130,917 miles
    Test number
    998369455059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass123,617 miles (+238)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    123,617 miles
    Test number
    739019164008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre cracking

  21. Fail123,379 miles (+7,831)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,379 miles
    Test number
    888479754062
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre cracking

  22. Pass115,548 miles (+7,476)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    115,548 miles
    Test number
    187218263448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass108,072 miles (+7,729)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    108,072 miles
    Test number
    105490072437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass100,343 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    100,343 miles
    Test number
    269345401134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail100,269 miles (+8,930)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,269 miles
    Test number
    256567491056
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  26. Pass91,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    91,339 miles
    Test number
    413944570070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail91,339 miles (+7,065)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,339 miles
    Test number
    560334370096
    • Repaired at testNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  28. Pass84,274 miles (+2,853)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    84,274 miles
    Test number
    101017789424
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  29. Pass81,421 miles (+56)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    81,421 miles
    Test number
    274622598096
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer corroded
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteFront brakes binding
    • NoteN/s/f tyre 2mm

  30. Fail81,365 miles (+8,359)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,365 miles
    Test number
    711246888016
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer corroded
    • NoteFront brakes binding
    • NoteN/s/f tyre 2mm

  31. Pass73,006 miles (+6,174)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    73,006 miles
    Test number
    182779687458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass66,832 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    66,832 miles
    Test number
    620738796077
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHeavy corrosion off side rear and near sdie rear outer sill panels
    • NoteNear side fornt and rear seat belts not inspected due to child seats fitted
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

Questions about P429 WHW

Does P429 WHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P429 WHW is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on P429 WHW?
The MOT on P429 WHW is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P429 WHW done?
P429 WHW was recorded at 204,219 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 6,898 miles a year.
Has P429 WHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P429 WHW has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on P429 WHW 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 P429 WHW find?
P429 WHW passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; general corrosion; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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