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Nissan Micra

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 998 cc

S678 DGUMOT history

S678 DGU is a red petrol Nissan Micra first used on 30 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 48,001 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2023.

S678 DGU red Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Mar 2024
Mileage
48,001 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,052 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S678 DGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S678 DGU was last recorded at 48,001 miles on 23 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Feb 2023: 48,001 miles, lower than 65,587 miles on 2 Mar 2022.

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
65,587 miles · 2 Mar 2022
Average per year
1,052 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 48,001 miles
  • 2022 – 65,587 miles
  • 2021 – 63,665 miles
  • 2020 – 62,125 miles
  • 2019 – 58,899 miles
  • 2018 – 54,947 miles
  • 2017 – 52,232 miles
  • 2016 – 50,510 miles
  • 2015 – 48,563 miles
  • 2014 – 46,431 miles
  • 2013 – 45,189 miles
  • 2011 – 42,832 miles
  • 2010 – 38,072 miles
  • 2009 – 36,769 miles
  • 2008 – 35,078 miles
  • 2007 – 33,389 miles
  • 2006 – 30,773 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,001 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Radiator support corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,001 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    48,001 miles
    Test number
    194517998924
    • AdvisoryFront Radiator support corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail48,001 miles (-17,586)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,001 miles
    Test number
    302778942730
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Radiator support corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass65,587 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    65,587 miles
    Test number
    113629414698
    • AdvisoryCorrosion radiator carrier

  4. Fail65,587 miles (+1,922)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,587 miles
    Test number
    144628012451
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion radiator carrier

  5. Pass63,665 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    63,665 miles
    Test number
    796101606332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Fail63,665 miles (+1,540)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,665 miles
    Test number
    165449034459
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass62,125 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    62,125 miles
    Test number
    918425763913
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail62,124 miles (+3,225)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,124 miles
    Test number
    326979421348
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass58,899 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    58,899 miles
    Test number
    408092344284
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail58,898 miles (+3,951)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,898 miles
    Test number
    170461671663
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass54,947 miles (+2,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    54,947 miles
    Test number
    516572958523
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass52,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    52,232 miles
    Test number
    337022022188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail52,221 miles (+1,711)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,221 miles
    Test number
    703366898293
    • FailureOffside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill (5.2.6)

  14. Pass50,510 miles (+1,947)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    50,510 miles
    Test number
    245091372434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,563 miles (+2,132)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    48,563 miles
    Test number
    119101765449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass46,431 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    46,431 miles
    Test number
    916177854099
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  17. Fail46,431 miles (+1,242)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,431 miles
    Test number
    285547054022
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  18. Pass45,189 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    45,189 miles
    Test number
    499630963067
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  19. Fail45,189 miles (+2,357)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,189 miles
    Test number
    108660463033
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  20. Pass42,832 miles (+4,760)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    42,832 miles
    Test number
    597220191279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracking on inner sidewalls

  21. Pass38,072 miles (+1,303)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    38,072 miles
    Test number
    580481890238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,769 miles (+1,691)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    36,769 miles
    Test number
    810002499254
    • NoteBOTH FRONT OUTER CV GAITERS ARE SLIGHTLY CRACKED
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS ARE GETTING LOW
    • NoteFRONT NUMBER PLATE IS CRACKED
    • NoteOSR TYRE IS PERISHED

  23. Pass35,078 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    35,078 miles
    Test number
    314522888258
    • NoteFRONT NUMBER PLATE IS CRACKED

  24. Fail35,078 miles (+1,689)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,078 miles
    Test number
    391742488426
    • 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)
    • NoteFRONT NUMBER PLATE IS CRACKED

  25. Pass33,389 miles (+2,616)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    33,389 miles
    Test number
    321435287241
    • NoteFRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED.

  26. Fail30,773 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,773 miles
    Test number
    384290586283
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  27. Pass30,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    30,773 miles
    Test number
    631220286284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S678 DGU

Does S678 DGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S678 DGU expired on 4 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S678 DGU?
The MOT on S678 DGU expired on 4 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S678 DGU done?
S678 DGU was recorded at 48,001 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2023, an average of 1,052 miles a year.
Has S678 DGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S678 DGU has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on S678 DGU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Feb 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S678 DGU find?
S678 DGU passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2023 with 4 advisories: front radiator support corroded; nearside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.

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