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Nissan Micra

Purple · Petrol · 1997 · 998 cc

R277 HMRMOT history

R277 HMR is a purple petrol Nissan Micra first used on 30 Sept 1997. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 69,747 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2023.

R277 HMR purple Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Mar 2024
Mileage
69,747 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,089 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R277 HMR
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
30 Sept 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

R277 HMR was last recorded at 69,747 miles on 23 Mar 2023, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Feb 2014: 57,136 miles, lower than 57,362 miles on 13 Mar 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
69,732 miles · 17 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
2,089 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 69,747 miles
  • 2022 – 69,732 miles
  • 2021 – 69,033 miles
  • 2020 – 68,547 miles
  • 2019 – 66,881 miles
  • 2018 – 65,181 miles
  • 2017 – 63,577 miles
  • 2016 – 61,654 miles
  • 2015 – 59,606 miles
  • 2014 – 57,136 miles
  • 2013 – 57,362 miles
  • 2012 – 53,096 miles
  • 2011 – 50,820 miles
  • 2010 – 47,941 miles
  • 2009 – 44,402 miles
  • 2008 – 40,889 miles
  • 2007 – 38,204 miles
  • 2006 – 34,149 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,747 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front bumper damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass69,747 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    69,747 miles
    Test number
    873289906110
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail69,745 miles (+13)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,745 miles
    Test number
    207585363962
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass69,732 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    69,732 miles
    Test number
    436559208723
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail69,729 miles (+696)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,729 miles
    Test number
    973190145067
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced several (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass69,033 miles (+486)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    69,033 miles
    Test number
    334406147273
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to vehicle

  6. Pass68,547 miles (+1,666)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    68,547 miles
    Test number
    645258406978
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch [lower] (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass66,881 miles (+1,700)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    66,881 miles
    Test number
    930339096778
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot trim
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged

  8. Pass65,181 miles (+1,604)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    65,181 miles
    Test number
    157301400171
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryRear boot trim
    • AdvisoryBoth rear sills corroded

  9. Pass63,577 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    63,577 miles
    Test number
    515936811063
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged

  10. Fail63,577 miles (+1,923)1 dangerous6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,577 miles
    Test number
    672934151503
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged

  11. Pass61,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    61,654 miles
    Test number
    971079813137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail61,654 miles (+2,048)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,654 miles
    Test number
    617239810997
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s sill (5.2.6)

  13. Pass59,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    59,606 miles
    Test number
    269471265082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail59,606 miles (+2,470)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,606 miles
    Test number
    647971065012
    • FailureFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass57,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    57,136 miles
    Test number
    189718554059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail57,136 miles (-226)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,136 miles
    Test number
    828578954022
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass57,362 miles (+2,528)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    57,362 miles
    Test number
    725652873038
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail54,834 miles (+1,738)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,834 miles
    Test number
    746326863023
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass53,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    53,096 miles
    Test number
    587365062000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail53,096 miles (+2,276)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,096 miles
    Test number
    148355562045
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass50,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    50,820 miles
    Test number
    117212351058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail50,820 miles (+2,879)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,820 miles
    Test number
    645372551062
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

  23. Pass47,941 miles (+3,539)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    47,941 miles
    Test number
    310851060046
    • NoteCorrosion to o/s/r steel brake pipe

  24. Pass44,402 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    44,402 miles
    Test number
    983735269088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail44,359 miles (+3,470)8 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,359 miles
    Test number
    743311669079
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteMain beam light staying on when headlights are switched on
    • NoteNearside rear tyre been run flat

  26. Pass40,889 miles (+2,685)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    40,889 miles
    Test number
    122290068044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass38,204 miles (+4,055)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    38,204 miles
    Test number
    424971167034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass34,149 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    34,149 miles
    Test number
    900877366015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAdvise front pads

Questions about R277 HMR

Does R277 HMR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R277 HMR expired on 22 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R277 HMR?
The MOT on R277 HMR expired on 22 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R277 HMR done?
R277 HMR was recorded at 69,747 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2023, an average of 2,089 miles a year.
Has R277 HMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R277 HMR has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on R277 HMR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Feb 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R277 HMR find?
R277 HMR passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2023 with 2 advisories: coil spring corroded x4; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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