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Nissan Micra

Purple · Petrol · 1997 · 998 cc

R293 WWLMOT history

R293 WWL is a purple petrol Nissan Micra first used on 31 Oct 1997. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 91,580 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2025.

R293 WWL purple Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Mar 2026
Mileage
91,580 mi
At MOT on 15 Mar 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,100 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R293 WWL
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
31 Oct 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R293 WWL was last recorded at 91,580 miles on 15 Mar 2025, 99 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,481 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
99 miles
Average per year
3,100 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,580 miles
  • 2024 – 76,789 miles
  • 2023 – 64,676 miles
  • 2022 – 57,600 miles
  • 2019 – 57,591 miles
  • 2018 – 57,500 miles
  • 2017 – 57,401 miles
  • 2016 – 56,678 miles
  • 2015 – 56,378 miles
  • 2014 – 54,834 miles
  • 2013 – 53,284 miles
  • 2012 – 51,540 miles
  • 2011 – 49,895 miles
  • 2010 – 48,029 miles
  • 2009 – 44,735 miles
  • 2008 – 41,342 miles
  • 2007 – 36,933 miles
  • 2006 – 35,243 miles
  • 2005 – 31,789 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,580 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,580 miles (+99)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    91,580 miles
    Test number
    109199006957
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail91,481 miles (+14,692)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,481 miles
    Test number
    725857996707
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass76,789 miles (+9)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    76,789 miles
    Test number
    174922884807
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail76,780 miles (+12,104)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,780 miles
    Test number
    148446479717
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass64,676 miles (+7,076)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    64,676 miles
    Test number
    392861726990
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower BUMPER CORNER DAMAGED
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAKS
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower LOWER WING TO SILL CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE PERISHED IN TREAD LINES / SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE ON LIMIT RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

  6. Pass57,600 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    57,600 miles
    Test number
    949954998671
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass57,591 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    57,591 miles
    Test number
    589040783505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    57,500 miles
    Test number
    465429825128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail57,500 miles (+99)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,500 miles
    Test number
    399319246912
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass57,401 miles (+723)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    57,401 miles
    Test number
    373943623532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,678 miles (+300)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    56,678 miles
    Test number
    139712919998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,378 miles (+1,544)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    56,378 miles
    Test number
    937777935874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,834 miles (+1,550)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    54,834 miles
    Test number
    328169024339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,284 miles (+1,744)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    53,284 miles
    Test number
    637503423375
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Fail51,540 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,540 miles
    Test number
    196374022376
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass51,540 miles (+1,645)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    51,540 miles
    Test number
    307294022331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    49,895 miles
    Test number
    418868021354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail49,895 miles (+1,866)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,895 miles
    Test number
    267628521337
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass48,029 miles (+3,294)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    48,029 miles
    Test number
    664033030322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,735 miles (+3,393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    44,735 miles
    Test number
    211242739375
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass41,342 miles (+4,409)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    41,342 miles
    Test number
    173432138389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,933 miles (+1,690)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    36,933 miles
    Test number
    930565337340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,243 miles (+3,454)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    35,243 miles
    Test number
    572029236361
    • NoteNearside doormirror damaged

  24. Pass31,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    31,789 miles
    Test number
    494144835455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R293 WWL

Does R293 WWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R293 WWL expired on 17 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R293 WWL?
The MOT on R293 WWL expired on 17 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R293 WWL done?
R293 WWL was recorded at 91,580 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2025, an average of 3,100 miles a year.
Has R293 WWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R293 WWL has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on R293 WWL 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 R293 WWL find?
R293 WWL passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2025 with 6 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; front suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, and 3 more.

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