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Nissan Micra

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 998 cc

R499 LBCMOT history

R499 LBC is a green petrol Nissan Micra first used on 12 Sept 1997. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 93,362 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2025.

R499 LBC green Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2025
Mileage
93,362 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,174 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R499 LBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
12 Sept 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

R499 LBC was last recorded at 93,362 miles on 2 Sept 2025, 3,684 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Aug 2014: 61,686 miles, lower than 67,268 miles on 3 Sept 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
89,678 miles · 10 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3,684 miles
Average per year
2,174 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,362 miles
  • 2024 – 89,678 miles
  • 2023 – 86,239 miles
  • 2022 – 83,255 miles
  • 2021 – 79,273 miles
  • 2020 – 76,105 miles
  • 2019 – 74,108 miles
  • 2018 – 72,928 miles
  • 2017 – 71,909 miles
  • 2016 – 70,576 miles
  • 2015 – 69,742 miles
  • 2014 – 68,634 miles
  • 2013 – 67,268 miles
  • 2012 – 66,202 miles
  • 2011 – 65,559 miles
  • 2010 – 65,039 miles
  • 2009 – 63,792 miles
  • 2008 – 59,644 miles
  • 2007 – 55,548 miles
  • 2006 – 51,836 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail93,362 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction camera and sign glued on (3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre fitted with the outside instruction facing inside
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle tie arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryDown pipe heat shied insecure

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2015

Full MOT history

31 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail93,362 miles (+3,684)6 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,362 miles
    Test number
    558967519065
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction camera and sign glued on (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre fitted with the outside instruction facing inside
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle tie arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDown pipe heat shied insecure

  2. Pass89,678 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    89,678 miles
    Test number
    929735198528
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail89,650 miles (+3,411)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,650 miles
    Test number
    626155334669
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass86,239 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    86,239 miles
    Test number
    129634603789
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail86,238 miles (+2,983)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,238 miles
    Test number
    416566664473
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/inner rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass83,255 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    83,255 miles
    Test number
    941607583616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail83,253 miles (+3,980)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,253 miles
    Test number
    413752443104
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  8. Pass79,273 miles (+3,168)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    79,273 miles
    Test number
    928120925231
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass76,105 miles (+1,997)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    76,105 miles
    Test number
    529798986263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,108 miles (+1,180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    74,108 miles
    Test number
    604520171673
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass72,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    72,928 miles
    Test number
    613865508949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail72,928 miles (+1,019)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,928 miles
    Test number
    980676348360
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass71,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    71,909 miles
    Test number
    412247968614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,909 miles (+1,333)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,909 miles
    Test number
    671912213226
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass70,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    70,576 miles
    Test number
    961417279817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail70,576 miles (+834)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,576 miles
    Test number
    106924836674
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  17. Pass69,742 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    69,742 miles
    Test number
    302922490566
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail69,739 miles (+1,105)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,739 miles
    Test number
    271401284807
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass68,634 miles (+6,948)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    68,634 miles
    Test number
    305511944253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail61,686 miles (-5,582)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,686 miles
    Test number
    188153934217
    • FailureFront Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

  21. Pass67,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    67,268 miles
    Test number
    668006443272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail67,253 miles (+1,051)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,253 miles
    Test number
    987796643207
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  23. Pass66,202 miles (+643)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    66,202 miles
    Test number
    918611752200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass65,559 miles (+520)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    65,559 miles
    Test number
    326530951239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass65,039 miles (+1,247)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    65,039 miles
    Test number
    540683850243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass63,792 miles (+4,148)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    63,792 miles
    Test number
    471205719204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass59,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    59,644 miles
    Test number
    142500918220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail59,634 miles (+4,086)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,634 miles
    Test number
    331900118264
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  29. Pass55,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    55,548 miles
    Test number
    123945317214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail55,544 miles (+3,708)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,544 miles
    Test number
    170075117247
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  31. Pass51,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    51,836 miles
    Test number
    513267706267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R499 LBC

Does R499 LBC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R499 LBC expired on 17 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R499 LBC?
The MOT on R499 LBC expired on 17 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R499 LBC done?
R499 LBC was recorded at 93,362 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2025, an average of 2,174 miles a year.
Has R499 LBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R499 LBC has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on R499 LBC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Aug 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R499 LBC find?
R499 LBC failed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2025 with 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside headlamp light source and lamp not compatible; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area, and 15 more.

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