
Nissan Micra
Red · Petrol · 1997 · 998 cc
R385 UCRMOT history
R385 UCR is a red petrol Nissan Micra first used on 30 Sept 1997. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 37 MOT tests, with 83,893 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 83,893 mi
- At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 37
- 20 passed · 17 failed
- Per year
- 2,991 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R385 UCR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Nissan
- Model
- Micra
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 30 Sept 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
R385 UCR was last recorded at 83,893 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 83,893 miles · 28 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,991 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 83,893 miles
- 2024 – 81,751 miles
- 2023 – 80,062 miles
- 2022 – 78,051 miles
- 2021 – 75,698 miles
- 2020 – 72,777 miles
- 2019 – 69,842 miles
- 2018 – 67,388 miles
- 2017 – 64,846 miles
- 2016 – 61,694 miles
- 2015 – 58,818 miles
- 2014 – 56,225 miles
- 2013 – 53,287 miles
- 2012 – 50,321 miles
- 2011 – 47,585 miles
- 2010 – 44,251 miles
- 2009 – 40,611 miles
- 2008 – 35,767 miles
- 2007 – 30,964 miles
- 2006 – 26,843 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Crossmember corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2017
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Sill corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front cross-member corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Full MOT history
37 tests since 2 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass83,893 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 83,893 miles
- Test number
- 931521903034
- AdvisoryFront Crossmember corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail83,893 miles (+2,142)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,893 miles
- Test number
- 804887109531
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective temp cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Crossmember corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass81,751 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 81,751 miles
- Test number
- 526760238012
- AdvisoryFront Cross panel corroded.
Fail81,751 miles (+1,689)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,751 miles
- Test number
- 849947426650
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Cross panel corroded.
Pass80,062 miles (+23)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 80,062 miles
- Test number
- 187866400039
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail80,039 miles (+1,988)4 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,039 miles
- Test number
- 163876445343
- MajorAll direction indicators not working F + R (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
- MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass78,051 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 78,051 miles
- Test number
- 516022297334
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryREAR AXLE CORRODED
Fail78,051 miles (+2,353)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,051 miles
- Test number
- 659656977499
- MajorRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryREAR AXLE CORRODED
Pass75,698 miles (+2,921)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 75,698 miles
- Test number
- 117954470824
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass72,777 miles (+39)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 72,777 miles
- Test number
- 536412816086
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail72,738 miles (+2,896)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,738 miles
- Test number
- 410400657421
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass69,842 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 69,842 miles
- Test number
- 838543173231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,842 miles (+2,454)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,842 miles
- Test number
- 404213367976
- DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155 70 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155 70 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner edge
Pass67,388 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 67,388 miles
- Test number
- 331395376611
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail67,388 miles (+2,542)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,388 miles
- Test number
- 638046464205
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass64,846 miles (+31)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 64,846 miles
- Test number
- 306000443949
- AdvisoryNearside Front slight damage to tyre sidewall
- AdvisoryFront crossmember corroded
Fail64,815 miles (+3,121)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,815 miles
- Test number
- 333487091305
- FailureHeadlamp aim too low o/s and n/s (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front slight damage to tyre sidewall
- AdvisoryFront crossmember corroded
Pass61,694 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 61,694 miles
- Test number
- 692750205228
- AdvisoryFront cross-member corroded
Fail61,694 miles (+2,876)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,694 miles
- Test number
- 858018074151
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront cross-member corroded
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear tyres perished 155/70/13
Pass58,818 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 58,818 miles
- Test number
- 742856875226
- AdvisoryFront cross-member corroded
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail58,818 miles (+2,593)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,818 miles
- Test number
- 758904603309
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- AdvisoryFront cross-member corroded
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass56,225 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 56,225 miles
- Test number
- 337581084474
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail56,225 miles (+2,938)4 failures3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,225 miles
- Test number
- 395250184405
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteFront brake pads wearing low
- NoteNearside rear tyre perished
- NoteOffside rear tyre perished and worn LOW inner edge
Pass53,287 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 53,287 miles
- Test number
- 315532183494
- NoteOffside rear tyre badly perished
Fail53,287 miles (+2,966)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,287 miles
- Test number
- 166972783210
- 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 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteOffside rear tyre badly perished
Pass50,321 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 50,321 miles
- Test number
- 225773182276
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn on edges
Fail50,321 miles (+2,736)9 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,321 miles
- Test number
- 567482282253
- FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside 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 Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn on edges
Fail47,585 miles2 repaired4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,585 miles
- Test number
- 148580771214
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOffside rear tyre perished 155/70/13
Pass47,585 miles (+3,334)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 47,585 miles
- Test number
- 785340071294
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOffside rear tyre perished 155/70/13
Pass44,251 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 44,251 miles
- Test number
- 283671270220
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail44,251 miles (+3,640)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,251 miles
- Test number
- 680881970292
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass40,611 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 40,611 miles
- Test number
- 402271189200
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteN/s/f indicator slightly discoloured
Fail40,611 miles (+4,844)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,611 miles
- Test number
- 790489079285
- FailureFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Pass35,767 miles (+4,803)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 35,767 miles
- Test number
- 703054588244
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Pass30,964 miles (+4,121)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 30,964 miles
- Test number
- 894279567218
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteO/s/r tyre starting to perish. † †both front wipers in poor condition.
Pass26,843 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 26,843 miles
- Test number
- 941615576231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,843 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,843 miles
- Test number
- 310555776225
- FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth outer sills starting to corrode
Questions about R385 UCR
- Does R385 UCR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R385 UCR is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on R385 UCR?
- The MOT on R385 UCR is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R385 UCR done?
- R385 UCR was recorded at 83,893 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 2,991 miles a year.
- Has R385 UCR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R385 UCR has failed 17 of its 37 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on R385 UCR 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 R385 UCR find?
- R385 UCR passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 8 advisories: front crossmember corroded; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, and 5 more.
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