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Nissan Micra

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,275 cc

R331 PBLMOT history

R331 PBL is a red petrol Nissan Micra first used on 20 Mar 1998. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 72,433 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Dec 2025.

R331 PBL red Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
72,433 mi
At MOT on 24 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,619 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R331 PBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
20 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R331 PBL was last recorded at 72,433 miles on 24 Dec 2025, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,411 miles · 16 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
1,619 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,433 miles
  • 2024 – 71,156 miles
  • 2023 – 68,785 miles
  • 2022 – 67,580 miles
  • 2021 – 66,853 miles
  • 2020 – 65,552 miles
  • 2019 – 63,658 miles
  • 2018 – 61,627 miles
  • 2017 – 59,317 miles
  • 2016 – 57,134 miles
  • 2015 – 55,340 miles
  • 2014 – 53,828 miles
  • 2013 – 52,301 miles
  • 2012 – 50,996 miles
  • 2011 – 49,177 miles
  • 2010 – 47,725 miles
  • 2009 – 46,273 miles
  • 2008 – 44,247 miles
  • 2007 – 42,093 miles
  • 2006 – 40,188 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,433 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside and Offside rear inner sills slightly corroded.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rattle from front of exhaust area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,433 miles (+22)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    72,433 miles
    Test number
    437421407833
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and Offside rear inner sills slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail72,411 miles (+1,255)2 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,411 miles
    Test number
    738023060175
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and Offside rear inner sills slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass71,156 miles (+1,093)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    71,156 miles
    Test number
    407225518152
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear of N/S & O/S inner sills.

  4. Pass70,063 miles (+1,278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    70,063 miles
    Test number
    694083255930
    • AdvisoryO/S sill corroded

  5. Pass68,785 miles (+1,205)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    68,785 miles
    Test number
    388482904545
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear of O/S sill starting to corrode

  6. Pass67,580 miles (+727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    67,580 miles
    Test number
    217354045416
    • AdvisoryO/S Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryO/S Outer sill corroded

  7. Pass66,853 miles (+1,301)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    66,853 miles
    Test number
    195515759546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,552 miles (+1,894)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    65,552 miles
    Test number
    804912639989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass63,658 miles (+2,031)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    63,658 miles
    Test number
    769344676514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to front discs

  10. Pass61,627 miles (+2,310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    61,627 miles
    Test number
    153765266698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass59,317 miles (+2,183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    59,317 miles
    Test number
    525206910378
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe slightly chafed Filler pipe. (7.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass57,134 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    57,134 miles
    Test number
    588821817246
    • AdvisoryInner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRattle from front of exhaust area
    • AdvisorySome corrosion on coil springs
    • AdvisorySome corrosion on rear inner sills

  13. Fail57,133 miles (+1,793)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,133 miles
    Test number
    514865494693
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryInner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRattle from front of exhaust area
    • AdvisorySome corrosion on coil springs
    • AdvisorySome corrosion on rear inner sills

  14. Fail55,340 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,340 miles
    Test number
    758200735070
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass55,340 miles (+1,512)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    55,340 miles
    Test number
    917320735032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,828 miles (+1,527)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    53,828 miles
    Test number
    118057634445
    • NoteSome rusting to rear underside and inner rear sills

  17. Pass52,301 miles (+1,305)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    52,301 miles
    Test number
    497586943018
    • NoteSome rusting to rear underside

  18. Pass50,996 miles (+1,819)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    50,996 miles
    Test number
    385945552015
    • NoteSlight corrosion on both rear inner sills
    • NoteSlight corrosion on fuel tank support straps

  19. Pass49,177 miles (+1,452)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    49,177 miles
    Test number
    335819241042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,725 miles (+1,452)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    47,725 miles
    Test number
    430373830023
    • NoteOffside driveshaft outer c.v. boot leaking and clip slightly loose

  21. Pass46,273 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    46,273 miles
    Test number
    131840459007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  22. Fail46,244 miles (+1,997)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,244 miles
    Test number
    550958349024
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  23. Pass44,247 miles (+2,154)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    44,247 miles
    Test number
    674622458008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,093 miles (+1,905)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    42,093 miles
    Test number
    600354127002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    40,188 miles
    Test number
    953785426067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R331 PBL

Does R331 PBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R331 PBL is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on R331 PBL?
The MOT on R331 PBL is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R331 PBL done?
R331 PBL was recorded at 72,433 miles at its MOT on 24 Dec 2025, an average of 1,619 miles a year.
Has R331 PBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R331 PBL has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on R331 PBL 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 R331 PBL find?
R331 PBL passed its latest MOT on 24 Dec 2025 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 4 more.

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