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Nissan Micra

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 998 cc

R686 WVMMOT history

R686 WVM is a red petrol Nissan Micra first used on 20 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 63,835 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2026.

R686 WVM red Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
63,835 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R686 WVM
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
20 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R686 WVM was last recorded at 63,835 miles on 22 Aug 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,830 miles · 19 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
2,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,835 miles
  • 2025 – 62,122 miles
  • 2024 – 60,251 miles
  • 2023 – 58,222 miles
  • 2022 – 55,954 miles
  • 2021 – 54,641 miles
  • 2020 – 52,885 miles
  • 2019 – 48,548 miles
  • 2018 – 44,756 miles
  • 2017 – 41,020 miles
  • 2016 – 36,585 miles
  • 2015 – 31,653 miles
  • 2014 – 26,904 miles
  • 2013 – 22,290 miles
  • 2012 – 18,630 miles
  • 2011 – 15,507 miles
  • 2010 – 15,020 miles
  • 2009 – 14,767 miles
  • 2008 – 14,626 miles
  • 2007 – 14,474 miles
  • 2006 – 14,159 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,835 miles
  • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded.Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryInner sills corroded.Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nsr and osr outer sills corroded but not holed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive quater sill (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front cross member slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,835 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    63,835 miles
    Test number
    183737011340
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded.
    • AdvisoryInner sills corroded.

  2. Fail63,830 miles (+1,708)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,830 miles
    Test number
    344077608779
    • MajorFront Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded.
    • AdvisoryInner sills corroded.

  3. Pass62,122 miles (+1,871)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    62,122 miles
    Test number
    737840445578
    • MinorNearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle and front and rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sills and front cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass60,251 miles (+2,029)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    60,251 miles
    Test number
    543843715112
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded.
    • AdvisoryInner sills corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded.

  5. Pass58,222 miles (+2,268)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    58,222 miles
    Test number
    148398310616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass55,954 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    55,954 miles
    Test number
    667772326718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail55,903 miles (+1,262)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,903 miles
    Test number
    996000526900
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch and drop sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass54,641 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    54,641 miles
    Test number
    872146579278
    • AdvisoryNsr and osr outer sills corroded but not holed

  9. Fail54,622 miles (+1,737)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,622 miles
    Test number
    229217200069
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength drop sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength drop sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNsr and osr outer sills corroded but not holed

  10. Pass52,885 miles (+4,337)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    52,885 miles
    Test number
    368866117561
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  11. Pass48,548 miles (+3,792)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    48,548 miles
    Test number
    103845451030
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass44,756 miles (+3,736)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    44,756 miles
    Test number
    878224031980
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass41,020 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    41,020 miles
    Test number
    453959637322
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive quater sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront cross member slightly corroded

  14. Fail41,015 miles (+4,430)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,015 miles
    Test number
    601581212132
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureUpper Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive quater sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront cross member slightly corroded

  15. Pass36,585 miles (+4,932)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    36,585 miles
    Test number
    916207817867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,653 miles (+4,749)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    31,653 miles
    Test number
    428717585115
    • NoteExhaust outer skin corroded
    • NoteFront crossmember slightly corroded

  17. Pass26,904 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    26,904 miles
    Test number
    359126994150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail26,899 miles (+4,609)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,899 miles
    Test number
    857625494110
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass22,290 miles (+3,660)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    22,290 miles
    Test number
    858803103244
    • NoteN/s and o/s/f tyres starting to split
    • NoteN/s and o/s/r tyres starting to split

  20. Pass18,630 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    18,630 miles
    Test number
    708442802243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail18,625 miles (+3,118)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,625 miles
    Test number
    798250302242
    • DangerousNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  22. Pass15,507 miles (+487)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    15,507 miles
    Test number
    435407401284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,020 miles (+253)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    15,020 miles
    Test number
    803722300230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,767 miles (+141)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    14,767 miles
    Test number
    424506399187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,626 miles (+152)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    14,626 miles
    Test number
    374466598147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass14,474 miles (+315)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    14,474 miles
    Test number
    474771997166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass14,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    14,159 miles
    Test number
    992828806282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R686 WVM

Does R686 WVM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R686 WVM is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on R686 WVM?
The MOT on R686 WVM is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R686 WVM done?
R686 WVM was recorded at 63,835 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2026, an average of 2,475 miles a year.
Has R686 WVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R686 WVM has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on R686 WVM 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 R686 WVM find?
R686 WVM passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: front and rear suspension components corroded.; inner sills corroded..

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