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Nissan Micra

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 998 cc

S731 VUXMOT history

S731 VUX is a red petrol Nissan Micra first used on 26 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 74,838 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

S731 VUX red Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
74,838 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,215 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S731 VUX
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
26 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S731 VUX was last recorded at 74,838 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,838 miles · 22 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,215 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,838 miles
  • 2025 – 74,442 miles
  • 2024 – 73,998 miles
  • 2023 – 73,462 miles
  • 2022 – 72,829 miles
  • 2021 – 72,118 miles
  • 2020 – 71,498 miles
  • 2019 – 70,900 miles
  • 2018 – 70,139 miles
  • 2017 – 69,320 miles
  • 2016 – 68,177 miles
  • 2015 – 67,194 miles
  • 2014 – 66,106 miles
  • 2012 – 64,176 miles
  • 2011 – 61,074 miles
  • 2010 – 59,408 miles
  • 2009 – 58,074 miles
  • 2008 – 56,655 miles
  • 2007 – 55,204 miles
  • 2006 – 50,668 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,838 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront cross member corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Underside body and various suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL AREA

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

33 tests since 4 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,838 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    74,838 miles
    Test number
    616465427395
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded
  2. Fail74,838 miles (+396)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,838 miles
    Test number
    993304655839
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded
  3. Pass74,442 miles (+444)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    74,442 miles
    Test number
    271252351037
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor under seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
  4. Pass73,998 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    73,998 miles
    Test number
    637310193948
    • AdvisoryUnderside body and various suspension components corroded
  5. Fail73,997 miles (+535)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,997 miles
    Test number
    504601340038
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside body and various suspension components corroded
  6. Pass73,462 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    73,462 miles
    Test number
    328857604171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. Fail73,462 miles (+633)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,462 miles
    Test number
    173488781436
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass72,829 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    72,829 miles
    Test number
    912268462165
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. Fail72,829 miles (+711)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,829 miles
    Test number
    839528663903
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass72,118 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    72,118 miles
    Test number
    734864701949
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arches not in affected area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  11. Fail72,118 miles (+620)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,118 miles
    Test number
    934136712420
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arches not in affected area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  12. Pass71,498 miles (+598)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    71,498 miles
    Test number
    381930980407
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Arch corroded not affected area
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. Pass70,900 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    70,900 miles
    Test number
    103899288581
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Arch corroded not in affected area
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  14. Fail70,900 miles (+761)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,900 miles
    Test number
    909982846054
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Arch corroded not in affected area
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  15. Pass70,139 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    70,139 miles
    Test number
    397368059945
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Arch corroded but not in affected area
    • AdvisoryTyres perished
  16. Fail70,139 miles (+819)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,139 miles
    Test number
    103839070339
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Arch/ sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Arch corroded but not in affected area
    • AdvisoryTyres perished
  17. Pass69,320 miles (+1,143)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    69,320 miles
    Test number
    460577530557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,177 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    68,177 miles
    Test number
    798213969257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front CROSS MEMBER HOLED AND CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front CROSS MEMBER HOLED AND CORRODED
  19. Fail68,177 miles (+983)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,177 miles
    Test number
    623639357312
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front CROSS MEMBER HOLED AND CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front CROSS MEMBER HOLED AND CORRODED
  20. Pass67,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    67,194 miles
    Test number
    144545335512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail67,194 miles (+1,088)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,194 miles
    Test number
    672679855447
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE CRACKED AND PERISHED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front TYRE CRACKED AND PERISHED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE CRACKED AND PERISHED
  22. Pass66,106 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    66,106 miles
    Test number
    565815974123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/f and n/s/f tyres both badly cracked and perished on sidewalls .
    • NoteO/s/r and n/s/r tyres are both slightly cracked and persihed on sidewalls
  23. Fail66,106 miles (+1,930)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,106 miles
    Test number
    657475474111
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/f and n/s/f tyres both badly cracked and perished on sidewalls .
    • NoteO/s/r and n/s/r tyres are both slightly cracked and persihed on sidewalls
  24. Pass64,176 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    64,176 miles
    Test number
    358043952371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  25. Fail64,176 miles (+3,102)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,176 miles
    Test number
    126883952316
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  26. Pass61,074 miles (+1,666)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    61,074 miles
    Test number
    177243451354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass59,408 miles (+1,334)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    59,408 miles
    Test number
    584887710345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  28. Pass58,074 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    58,074 miles
    Test number
    404911139350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail58,041 miles (+1,386)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,041 miles
    Test number
    442335929393
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  30. Pass56,655 miles (+1,451)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    56,655 miles
    Test number
    473237828358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass55,204 miles (+1,088)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    55,204 miles
    Test number
    822034817333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass54,116 miles (+3,448)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    54,116 miles
    Test number
    440607607260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass50,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    50,668 miles
    Test number
    500218936341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S731 VUX

Does S731 VUX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S731 VUX is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S731 VUX?
The MOT on S731 VUX is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S731 VUX done?
S731 VUX was recorded at 74,838 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 1,215 miles a year.
Has S731 VUX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S731 VUX has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S731 VUX 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 S731 VUX find?
S731 VUX passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; front cross member corroded.

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