
Nissan Micra
Green · Petrol · 1998 · 998 cc
R389 FOBMOT history
R389 FOB is a green petrol Nissan Micra first used on 19 May 1998. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 77,522 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Sept 2024
- Mileage
- 77,522 mi
- At MOT on 27 Sept 2023
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,203 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R389 FOB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Nissan
- Model
- Micra
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 19 May 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Sept 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Sept 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
R389 FOB was last recorded at 77,522 miles on 27 Sept 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 77,522 miles · 26 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,203 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 77,522 miles
- 2022 – 74,844 miles
- 2021 – 72,490 miles
- 2020 – 69,253 miles
- 2019 – 66,285 miles
- 2018 – 62,737 miles
- 2017 – 58,327 miles
- 2016 – 54,131 miles
- 2015 – 50,538 miles
- 2014 – 49,003 miles
- 2013 – 48,791 miles
- 2012 – 48,094 miles
- 2011 – 47,397 miles
- 2010 – 46,818 miles
- 2009 – 44,624 miles
- 2008 – 44,209 miles
- 2007 – 41,736 miles
- 2006 – 38,989 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer corrosion to outer sillRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisorySump corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017
Full MOT history
21 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass77,522 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 77,522 miles
- Test number
- 379003883360
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer corrosion to outer sill
- AdvisorySump corroded
Fail77,522 miles (+2,678)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,522 miles
- Test number
- 678862428375
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer corrosion to outer sill
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySump corroded
Pass74,844 miles (+2,354)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 74,844 miles
- Test number
- 475900825697
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass72,490 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 72,490 miles
- Test number
- 878211987250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,486 miles (+3,233)2 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,486 miles
- Test number
- 270466047071
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass69,253 miles (+2,968)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 69,253 miles
- Test number
- 151569364196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,285 miles (+3,548)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 66,285 miles
- Test number
- 233037096148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,737 miles (+4,410)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 62,737 miles
- Test number
- 420537439869
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,327 miles (+4,196)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 58,327 miles
- Test number
- 903709392613
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central /rear outer sill (5.2.6)
Pass54,131 miles (+3,593)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 54,131 miles
- Test number
- 936737670026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,538 miles (+1,535)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 50,538 miles
- Test number
- 186455002917
- AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass49,003 miles (+212)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 49,003 miles
- Test number
- 787813554242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,791 miles (+697)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 48,791 miles
- Test number
- 318040363475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,094 miles (+697)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 48,094 miles
- Test number
- 155386182030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,397 miles (+579)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 47,397 miles
- Test number
- 939611581052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,818 miles (+2,194)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 46,818 miles
- Test number
- 990449060049
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass44,624 miles (+415)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 44,624 miles
- Test number
- 831442689090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,209 miles (+2,473)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 44,209 miles
- Test number
- 272436688033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,736 miles (+2,747)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 41,736 miles
- Test number
- 104235187405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,989 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 38,989 miles
- Test number
- 272880996074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,989 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,989 miles
- Test number
- 394530296074
- Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Questions about R389 FOB
- Does R389 FOB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R389 FOB expired on 26 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R389 FOB?
- The MOT on R389 FOB expired on 26 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R389 FOB done?
- R389 FOB was recorded at 77,522 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2023, an average of 2,203 miles a year.
- Has R389 FOB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R389 FOB has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on R389 FOB 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 R389 FOB find?
- R389 FOB passed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear outer corrosion to outer sill; sump corroded.
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