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Nissan Micra

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 998 cc

S68 LPXMOT history

S68 LPX is a red petrol Nissan Micra first used on 30 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 125,173 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Mar 2023.

S68 LPX red Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Mar 2024
Mileage
125,173 mi
At MOT on 8 Mar 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,431 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S68 LPX
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 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S68 LPX was last recorded at 125,173 miles on 8 Mar 2023, 4,135 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,038 miles · 11 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
4,135 miles
Average per year
5,431 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 125,173 miles
  • 2022 – 121,038 miles
  • 2021 – 116,929 miles
  • 2020 – 112,608 miles
  • 2019 – 108,815 miles
  • 2018 – 104,536 miles
  • 2017 – 100,642 miles
  • 2016 – 96,089 miles
  • 2015 – 91,073 miles
  • 2014 – 85,660 miles
  • 2013 – 79,268 miles
  • 2012 – 72,398 miles
  • 2011 – 66,214 miles
  • 2010 – 59,900 miles
  • 2008 – 51,027 miles
  • 2007 – 41,430 miles
  • 2006 – 31,966 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,173 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass125,173 miles (+4,135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    125,173 miles
    Test number
    298200051016
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass121,038 miles (+4,109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    121,038 miles
    Test number
    808903380371
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner raised edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass116,929 miles (+4,321)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    116,929 miles
    Test number
    808606654269
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and wearing low inner raised edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass112,608 miles (+3,793)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    112,608 miles
    Test number
    112005590469
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and perished side walls (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass108,815 miles (+4,279)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    108,815 miles
    Test number
    389729328528
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass104,536 miles (+3,894)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    104,536 miles
    Test number
    786195721118
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive offside and nearside sills (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating

  7. Pass100,642 miles (+4,553)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    100,642 miles
    Test number
    948072368366
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills slightly corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre 2mm

  8. Pass96,089 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    96,089 miles
    Test number
    249944754297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (2.4.A.3)

  9. Fail96,085 miles (+5,012)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,085 miles
    Test number
    707182228247
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (2.4.A.3)

  10. Pass91,073 miles (+1)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    91,073 miles
    Test number
    189989165019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteAdvise nearside outer sill starting too corrode
    • NoteAdvise slight dreag nearside front wheel may need attention soon

  11. Fail91,072 miles (+5,412)8 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,072 miles
    Test number
    937598265080
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteAdvise slight dreag nearside front wheel may need attention soon

  12. Pass85,660 miles (+6,392)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    85,660 miles
    Test number
    707970664020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,268 miles (+6,870)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    79,268 miles
    Test number
    907048963062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail72,398 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,398 miles
    Test number
    399044282032
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass72,398 miles (+6,184)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    72,398 miles
    Test number
    736664282040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    66,214 miles
    Test number
    285518971020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail66,214 miles (+6,314)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,214 miles
    Test number
    335938971013
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass59,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    59,900 miles
    Test number
    581212810040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail59,900 miles (+8,873)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,900 miles
    Test number
    213622810083
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass51,027 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    51,027 miles
    Test number
    441372258332
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail51,027 miles (+9,597)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,027 miles
    Test number
    460542858457
    • 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)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass41,430 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    41,430 miles
    Test number
    263166787420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail41,425 miles (+9,459)3 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,425 miles
    Test number
    273445787472
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass31,966 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    31,966 miles
    Test number
    690987906015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S68 LPX

Does S68 LPX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S68 LPX expired on 23 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S68 LPX?
The MOT on S68 LPX expired on 23 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S68 LPX done?
S68 LPX was recorded at 125,173 miles at its MOT on 8 Mar 2023, an average of 5,431 miles a year.
Has S68 LPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S68 LPX has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2016.
Has the mileage on S68 LPX 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 S68 LPX find?
S68 LPX passed its latest MOT on 8 Mar 2023 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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