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Nissan Micra

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 998 cc

S785 DNUMOT history

S785 DNU is a green petrol Nissan Micra first used on 28 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 7 Dec 2023 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 179,400 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2022.

S785 DNU green Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Dec 2023
Mileage
179,400 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2022
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,112 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S785 DNU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S785 DNU was last recorded at 179,400 miles on 8 Dec 2022, 32,091 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,309 miles · 25 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
32,091 miles
Average per year
9,112 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 179,400 miles
  • 2021 – 147,309 miles
  • 2020 – 110,290 miles
  • 2019 – 91,228 miles
  • 2018 – 86,719 miles
  • 2017 – 72,402 miles
  • 2016 – 60,937 miles
  • 2015 – 52,490 miles
  • 2014 – 38,819 miles
  • 2013 – 35,884 miles
  • 2012 – 33,637 miles
  • 2011 – 31,569 miles
  • 2010 – 30,935 miles
  • 2009 – 29,803 miles
  • 2008 – 28,078 miles
  • 2007 – 26,242 miles
  • 2006 – 24,045 miles
  • 2005 – 21,904 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,400 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront tyres 175/60/13 rear 165/70/13

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 Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Several brake pipes front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Some general corrosion in vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,400 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    179,400 miles
    Test number
    265565293456
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres 175/60/13 rear 165/70/13

  2. Fail179,400 miles (+32,091)2 dangerous9 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,400 miles
    Test number
    871136342083
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres 175/60/13 rear 165/70/13

  3. Pass147,309 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    147,309 miles
    Test number
    721473312422
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Several brake pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail147,302 miles (+37,012)4 dangerous7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,302 miles
    Test number
    660446345257
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Several brake pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass110,290 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    110,290 miles
    Test number
    716607136126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail110,290 miles (+19,062)3 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,290 miles
    Test number
    923844305376
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass91,228 miles (+4,509)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    91,228 miles
    Test number
    900621300081
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake reading low

  8. Pass86,719 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    86,719 miles
    Test number
    587165286648
    • AdvisorySome general corrosion in vehicle

  9. Fail86,718 miles (+14,316)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,718 miles
    Test number
    298522990925
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisorySome general corrosion in vehicle

  10. Pass72,402 miles (+11,465)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    72,402 miles
    Test number
    137201211220
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront x member corroded

  11. Pass60,937 miles (+8,447)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    60,937 miles
    Test number
    135703785364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,490 miles (+13,671)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    52,490 miles
    Test number
    945985646776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,819 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    38,819 miles
    Test number
    718742804320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail38,806 miles (+2,922)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,806 miles
    Test number
    387188494217
    • 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)
    • FailureSubframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass35,884 miles (+2,247)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    35,884 miles
    Test number
    216577463296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass33,637 miles (+2,068)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    33,637 miles
    Test number
    516215152288
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteAdvise underbody corrosion

  17. Pass31,569 miles (+634)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    31,569 miles
    Test number
    578372071288
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteAdvise underbody corrosion

  18. Pass30,935 miles (+1,132)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    30,935 miles
    Test number
    384677830224
    • NoteBoth front indicators starting to fade
    • NoteFront cross member corroding going behind covers
    • NoteOffside front outer cv boot cracking
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking
    • NoteSlight play to steering rack

  19. Fail29,803 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,803 miles
    Test number
    584227139283
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront crossmember corroding
    • NoteOffside rear tyre valve perished

  20. Pass29,803 miles (+1,725)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    29,803 miles
    Test number
    654137039251
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront crossmember corroding
    • NoteOffside rear tyre valve perished

  21. Pass28,078 miles (+1,836)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    28,078 miles
    Test number
    282218228278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,242 miles (+2,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    26,242 miles
    Test number
    304256437295
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass24,045 miles (+2,141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    24,045 miles
    Test number
    574584436239
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  24. Pass21,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    21,904 miles
    Test number
    770988435214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S785 DNU

Does S785 DNU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S785 DNU expired on 7 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S785 DNU?
The MOT on S785 DNU expired on 7 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S785 DNU done?
S785 DNU was recorded at 179,400 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2022, an average of 9,112 miles a year.
Has S785 DNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S785 DNU has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on S785 DNU 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 S785 DNU find?
S785 DNU passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2022 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed, and 3 more.

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