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Nissan Micra

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,275 cc

S38 DHJMOT history

S38 DHJ is a blue petrol Nissan Micra first used on 27 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 13 Jun 2023 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 69,026 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jun 2022.

S38 DHJ blue Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Jun 2023
Mileage
69,026 mi
At MOT on 14 Jun 2022
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,974 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S38 DHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
27 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S38 DHJ was last recorded at 69,026 miles on 14 Jun 2022, 1,251 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
67,775 miles · 7 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
1,251 miles
Average per year
1,974 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 69,026 miles
  • 2021 – 67,775 miles
  • 2020 – 67,598 miles
  • 2019 – 67,012 miles
  • 2018 – 66,384 miles
  • 2017 – 65,518 miles
  • 2016 – 64,067 miles
  • 2015 – 62,045 miles
  • 2014 – 59,482 miles
  • 2012 – 53,025 miles
  • 2011 – 49,797 miles
  • 2010 – 46,993 miles
  • 2009 – 45,321 miles
  • 2008 – 43,135 miles
  • 2007 – 40,986 miles
  • 2006 – 37,774 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,026 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryO/s/r service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,026 miles (+1,251)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    69,026 miles
    Test number
    235956630845
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

  2. Pass67,775 miles (+177)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    67,775 miles
    Test number
    767164828117
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside has corrosion forming all over

  3. Pass67,598 miles (+586)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    67,598 miles
    Test number
    723704001132
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

  4. Pass67,012 miles (+628)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    67,012 miles
    Test number
    802642177197
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass66,384 miles (+866)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    66,384 miles
    Test number
    640342620467
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass65,518 miles (+1,451)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    65,518 miles
    Test number
    704553818324
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front anti-roll bar linkage bushes perishing slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front outer drive shaft gators slightly perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front wheel rim inner part slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes corroded slightly

  7. Pass64,067 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    64,067 miles
    Test number
    737900354675
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryClutch release bearing noisy
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail64,067 miles (+2,022)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,067 miles
    Test number
    567343971584
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryClutch release bearing noisy
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass62,045 miles (+2,563)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    62,045 miles
    Test number
    477069085167
    • NoteBOTH FRONT OUTER CV GAITORS STARTING TO CRACK

  10. Pass59,482 miles (+6,457)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    59,482 miles
    Test number
    509061194140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,025 miles (+3,228)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    53,025 miles
    Test number
    848259502234
    • NoteBoth front tyres have worn inner edges
    • NoteNearside front tyre has worn tread
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to perish
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner wall has a slightly raised area - unable to determine if this is a moulding mark or not

  12. Pass49,797 miles (+2,804)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    49,797 miles
    Test number
    979839991189
    • NoteNearsie rear tyre perishing
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner wall has a slightly raised area - unable to determine if this is a mould mark or a failure of structure at this time

  13. Pass46,993 miles (+1,672)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    46,993 miles
    Test number
    603511710255
    • NoteNearside rear tyre very slightly perishing
    • NoteOffside and nearside front cross member below radiator has some corrosion
    • NoteOffside rear shock absorber has a very light misting of oil around it

  14. Pass45,321 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    45,321 miles
    Test number
    811925629263
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside front shock absorber has slight play in it
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly perishing
    • NoteOffside and nearside front cross member beneath radiator corroded

  15. Fail45,321 miles (+2,186)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,321 miles
    Test number
    364705429466
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside front shock absorber has slight play in it
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly perishing
    • NoteOffside and nearside front cross member beneath radiator corroded

  16. Pass43,135 miles (+2,149)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    43,135 miles
    Test number
    580304728269
    • NoteNearside front shock absorber has slight play

  17. Pass40,986 miles (+3,212)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    40,986 miles
    Test number
    150875827278
    • NoteFront tyres starting to perish

  18. Pass37,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    37,774 miles
    Test number
    624216426241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S38 DHJ

Does S38 DHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S38 DHJ expired on 13 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S38 DHJ?
The MOT on S38 DHJ expired on 13 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S38 DHJ done?
S38 DHJ was recorded at 69,026 miles at its MOT on 14 Jun 2022, an average of 1,974 miles a year.
Has S38 DHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S38 DHJ has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on S38 DHJ 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 S38 DHJ find?
S38 DHJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Jun 2022 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.

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