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Nissan Micra

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,275 cc

S74 HTEMOT history

S74 HTE is a blue petrol Nissan Micra first used on 11 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 77,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

S74 HTE blue Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
77,889 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,464 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S74 HTE
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
11 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S74 HTE was last recorded at 77,889 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,883 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
1,464 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,889 miles
  • 2024 – 72,961 miles
  • 2022 – 59,942 miles
  • 2021 – 59,724 miles
  • 2020 – 59,418 miles
  • 2019 – 59,150 miles
  • 2018 – 58,639 miles
  • 2017 – 58,064 miles
  • 2016 – 57,571 miles
  • 2015 – 57,157 miles
  • 2014 – 56,486 miles
  • 2013 – 55,584 miles
  • 2012 – 54,462 miles
  • 2011 – 53,339 miles
  • 2010 – 52,631 miles
  • 2009 – 51,933 miles
  • 2008 – 51,293 miles
  • 2007 – 50,664 miles
  • 2006 – 50,051 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,889 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCAR MUST BE PRESENTED EMPTY FOR MOT.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFRONT CROSSMEMBER/RADIATOR SUPPORT CORRODED. HEAVILY UNDER SEALED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION.
  • AdvisoryNEARSIDE DIP & MAIN BEAM FAULTY, Not ullimanted when test started.
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of both inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUNDERSIDE OF CAR .SUSPENSION COMPONENTS, FUEL PIPES & BRAKE PIPES UNDERSEALED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION.

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,889 miles (+6)2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    77,889 miles
    Test number
    532677624280
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCAR MUST BE PRESENTED EMPTY FOR MOT.
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFRONT CROSSMEMBER/RADIATOR SUPPORT CORRODED. HEAVILY UNDER SEALED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION.
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE DIP & MAIN BEAM FAULTY, Not ullimanted when test started.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of both inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDERSIDE OF CAR .SUSPENSION COMPONENTS, FUEL PIPES & BRAKE PIPES UNDERSEALED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION.

  2. Fail77,883 miles (+4,922)2 dangerous10 major2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,883 miles
    Test number
    503307470588
    • DangerousBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of floor to sill edge (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated PRESSURE VERY LOW. HAD TO INFLATE BEFORE MOT. (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryBRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON.
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR CORRODED. UNDERSEALED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCAR MUST BE PRESENTED EMPTY FOR MOT.
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Rear of both inner/outer sills repaired. full inspection not possible (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDERSIDE OF CAR ,SUSPENSION COMPONENTS, FUEL PIPES & BRAKE PIPES HEAVILY UNDERSEALED. NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION.

  3. Pass72,961 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    72,961 miles
    Test number
    865391017866
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail72,961 miles (+13,019)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,961 miles
    Test number
    238810969664
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass59,942 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    59,942 miles
    Test number
    501315456309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,724 miles (+306)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    59,724 miles
    Test number
    347032922129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    59,418 miles
    Test number
    526350128367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail59,413 miles (+263)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,413 miles
    Test number
    326365975505
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass59,150 miles (+511)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    59,150 miles
    Test number
    626282798390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,639 miles (+575)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    58,639 miles
    Test number
    493813770664
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass58,064 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    58,064 miles
    Test number
    170178001973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail58,060 miles (+489)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,060 miles
    Test number
    295486238627
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass57,571 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    57,571 miles
    Test number
    110836787898
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake discs rusty

  14. Fail57,568 miles (+411)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,568 miles
    Test number
    559967913576
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake discs rusty

  15. Pass57,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    57,157 miles
    Test number
    630272406116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail57,155 miles (+669)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,155 miles
    Test number
    186213220946
    • FailureCentre Electrical wiring insecure Under bonnet at the front panel (1.9.2a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  17. Pass56,486 miles (+902)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    56,486 miles
    Test number
    335374724385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,584 miles (+1,122)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    55,584 miles
    Test number
    627140133359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,462 miles (+1,123)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    54,462 miles
    Test number
    945021232303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    53,339 miles
    Test number
    198068521398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail53,338 miles (+707)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,338 miles
    Test number
    376638821327
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  22. Pass52,631 miles (+698)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    52,631 miles
    Test number
    391023930343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,933 miles (+640)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    51,933 miles
    Test number
    560147529326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,293 miles (+629)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    51,293 miles
    Test number
    490890038377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,664 miles (+613)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    50,664 miles
    Test number
    191852437387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass50,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    50,051 miles
    Test number
    913685336378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S74 HTE

Does S74 HTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S74 HTE is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S74 HTE?
The MOT on S74 HTE is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S74 HTE done?
S74 HTE was recorded at 77,889 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 1,464 miles a year.
Has S74 HTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S74 HTE has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S74 HTE 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 S74 HTE find?
S74 HTE passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 13 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all, and 12 more.

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