Nissan Micra
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc
S788 TCJMOT history
S788 TCJ is a silver petrol Nissan Micra first used on 29 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 59,704 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 59,704 mi
- At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,533 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S788 TCJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Nissan
- Model
- Micra
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 29 Jan 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S788 TCJ was last recorded at 59,704 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 1,361 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 58,343 miles · 25 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,361 miles
- Average per year
- 1,533 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 59,704 miles
- 2025 – 58,343 miles
- 2024 – 56,115 miles
- 2023 – 54,440 miles
- 2022 – 53,671 miles
- 2021 – 52,099 miles
- 2020 – 50,968 miles
- 2019 – 50,295 miles
- 2018 – 48,834 miles
- 2017 – 47,610 miles
- 2016 – 46,971 miles
- 2015 – 45,804 miles
- 2014 – 45,730 miles
- 2013 – 45,595 miles
- 2012 – 45,423 miles
- 2011 – 43,453 miles
- 2010 – 40,991 miles
- 2009 – 38,436 miles
- 2008 – 34,949 miles
- 2007 – 31,920 miles
- 2006 – 29,076 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass59,704 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both fronts. (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Poor hand brake performance.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Moisture in head light.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill/sill end. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
29 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass59,704 miles (+1,361)18 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 59,704 miles
- Test number
- 524085163705
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both fronts. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Poor hand brake performance.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Moisture in head light.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill/sill end. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass58,343 miles (+4)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 58,343 miles
- Test number
- 245089402723
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both fronts. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail58,339 miles (+2,224)3 major14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,339 miles
- Test number
- 261992828193
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor to sill corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both fronts. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear. 155/70/13. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear/worn smooth. 155/70/13. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass56,115 miles (+1,675)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 56,115 miles
- Test number
- 987948228818
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,440 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 54,440 miles
- Test number
- 540256075882
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,436 miles (+765)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,436 miles
- Test number
- 482298819539
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Pass53,671 miles (+1,572)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 53,671 miles
- Test number
- 111432608677
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,099 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 52,099 miles
- Test number
- 835422441001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,093 miles (+1,125)2 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,093 miles
- Test number
- 250436476386
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass50,968 miles (+673)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 50,968 miles
- Test number
- 991855644957
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass50,295 miles (+1,461)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 50,295 miles
- Test number
- 521072797141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,834 miles (+1,224)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 48,834 miles
- Test number
- 137933553775
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,610 miles (+639)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 47,610 miles
- Test number
- 685917862622
- DangerousAll four tyres perished badly
- AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush ball joint locking nut (2.4.G.2)
Pass46,971 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 46,971 miles
- Test number
- 325083022179
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside rear service brake considerably lower than nearside rear
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryTyres have perished outer sidewalls
Fail46,971 miles (+1,167)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,971 miles
- Test number
- 265363611889
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside rear service brake considerably lower than nearside rear
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryTyres have perished outer sidewalls
Pass45,804 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 45,804 miles
- Test number
- 896025685030
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fail45,804 miles (+74)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,804 miles
- Test number
- 809142585071
- FailureFront Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass45,730 miles (+135)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 45,730 miles
- Test number
- 136309264406
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteBoth inner sills corroded
- NoteFront crossmember corroded
Pass45,595 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 45,595 miles
- Test number
- 199344283098
- NoteBoth inner sills corroded
- NoteFront crossmember corroded
Fail45,592 miles (+169)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,592 miles
- Test number
- 397974683086
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- NoteBoth inner sills corroded
- NoteFront crossmember corroded
Pass45,423 miles (+1,970)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 45,423 miles
- Test number
- 345041982071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,453 miles (+2,462)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 43,453 miles
- Test number
- 596069161027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,991 miles (+2,555)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 40,991 miles
- Test number
- 953374170063
- NoteN/s/f tyre worn to 3mm and perished
- NoteO/s/f tyre worn to 2mm 155/70/13
- NoteWiper blades poor
Pass38,436 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 38,436 miles
- Test number
- 453928579053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,435 miles (+3,486)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,435 miles
- Test number
- 773077879049
- FailureInner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteO/s/f tyre well worn at 2.5mm 155/70/13
Pass34,949 miles (+3,029)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 34,949 miles
- Test number
- 111870988003
- NoteO/s/r tyre worn unevenly 155/70/13
Fail31,920 miles4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,920 miles
- Test number
- 102112887477
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Pass31,920 miles (+2,844)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 31,920 miles
- Test number
- 474062187030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,076 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 29,076 miles
- Test number
- 963523186018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S788 TCJ
- Does S788 TCJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S788 TCJ is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S788 TCJ?
- The MOT on S788 TCJ is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S788 TCJ done?
- S788 TCJ was recorded at 59,704 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 1,533 miles a year.
- Has S788 TCJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S788 TCJ has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on S788 TCJ 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 S788 TCJ find?
- S788 TCJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 18 advisories: front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides.; front coil spring corroded both fronts.; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 15 more.
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