
Nissan Micra
Green · Petrol · 1998 · 998 cc
S78 ETXMOT history
S78 ETX is a green petrol Nissan Micra first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 2 Jul 2022 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 84,583 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Jul 2022
- Mileage
- 84,583 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jul 2022
- MOT tests
- 27
- 16 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 2,878 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S78 ETX
- 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
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Jul 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jul 2022 (Fail)
Mileage history
S78 ETX was last recorded at 84,583 miles on 6 Jul 2022, 5,861 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 78,722 miles · 29 Jun 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 5,861 miles
- Average per year
- 2,878 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 84,583 miles
- 2021 – 78,722 miles
- 2020 – 77,332 miles
- 2019 – 75,228 miles
- 2018 – 72,267 miles
- 2017 – 67,567 miles
- 2016 – 65,757 miles
- 2015 – 49,531 miles
- 2014 – 48,481 miles
- 2013 – 47,289 miles
- 2012 – 46,035 miles
- 2011 – 45,045 miles
- 2010 – 44,049 miles
- 2009 – 42,881 miles
- 2008 – 41,672 miles
- 2007 – 38,842 miles
- 2006 – 37,994 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed . (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill end corroded and holed below seat belt mounting . (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill corroded and holed . (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed . (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill end corroded and holed below seat belt mounting . (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill corroded and holed . (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Very badly perished and almost split through . (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember badly corroded and has significant holes from corrosion . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Valance corroded and holed . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2011
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2013
Front cross member corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
27 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail84,583 miles (+5,861)9 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,583 miles
- Test number
- 678603067649
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed . (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill end corroded and holed below seat belt mounting . (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill corroded and holed . (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed . (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill end corroded and holed below seat belt mounting . (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill corroded and holed . (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Very badly perished and almost split through . (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember badly corroded and has significant holes from corrosion . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Valance corroded and holed . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass78,722 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 78,722 miles
- Test number
- 984019654037
- AdvisoryFront cross member corroded
Fail78,722 miles (+1,390)7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,722 miles
- Test number
- 761124865590
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront cross member corroded
Pass77,332 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 77,332 miles
- Test number
- 276654237019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,332 miles (+2,104)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,332 miles
- Test number
- 334876072554
- MajorNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass75,228 miles (+43)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 75,228 miles
- Test number
- 611050427569
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged been taped up (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront cross member radiator support corroded
- AdvisoryNearside front door slightly damaged can still be readily open and close
Fail75,185 miles (+2,918)4 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,185 miles
- Test number
- 560582889007
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill as chalked (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill as chalked x3 (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged been taped up (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront cross member radiator support corroded
- AdvisoryNearside front door slightly damaged can still be readily open and close
Pass72,267 miles (+4,700)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 72,267 miles
- Test number
- 810270054230
- AdvisoryFront No plate damaged
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively Both slightly (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slightly (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills / under sills / chassis slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass67,567 miles (+45)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 67,567 miles
- Test number
- 812940004169
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Slight play (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Handbrake low
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under sills / chassis (2.4.A.3)
Fail67,522 miles (+1,765)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,522 miles
- Test number
- 399389324611
- FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch x2 (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sills both (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sills both (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (2.4.A.3)
Pass65,757 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2017
- Odometer
- 65,757 miles
- Test number
- 440832475610
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fail65,757 miles (+16,226)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,757 miles
- Test number
- 857271245821
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Pass49,531 miles (+1,050)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2016
- Odometer
- 49,531 miles
- Test number
- 278705425475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,481 miles (+1,192)2 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2015
- Odometer
- 48,481 miles
- Test number
- 817218114144
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteBinding nearside front wheel
- NoteBonnet safety catch stiff
- NoteCorrosion nearside + offside rear inner arches
- NoteCorrosion offside rear inner sill
- NoteCracks in nearside + offside rear tyres
- NoteNearside mirror glass missing
Pass47,289 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2014
- Odometer
- 47,289 miles
- Test number
- 679439313131
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edge
- NoteCracks in both rear tyres
- NoteSlight binding n/s front wheel
Fail47,289 miles (+1,254)5 failures1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,289 miles
- Test number
- 878199713168
- FailureNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edge
- NoteCentre stop light not working
- NoteCracks in both rear tyres
- NoteFront wiper blades are worn
- NoteSlight binding n/s front wheel
Pass46,035 miles (+990)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2013
- Odometer
- 46,035 miles
- Test number
- 158571312139
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteCorrosion n/s+o/s rear inner+outer sills
- NoteCracks in n/s+o/s rear tyres
Pass45,045 miles (+16)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2012
- Odometer
- 45,045 miles
- Test number
- 276606921106
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteCracks in n/s+o/s rear tyres
- NoteFront wiper blades are worn
- NoteSlight play o/s steering rack
Fail45,029 miles (+980)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,029 miles
- Test number
- 208973321489
- FailureNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteCracks in n/s+o/s rear tyres
- NoteFront wiper blades are worn
- NoteSlight play o/s steering rack
Pass44,049 miles (+11)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 44,049 miles
- Test number
- 543443010174
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Fail44,038 miles (+1,157)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,038 miles
- Test number
- 771180210151
- 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)
- FailureOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass42,881 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 42,881 miles
- Test number
- 221864719178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,876 miles (+1,204)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,876 miles
- Test number
- 784503419157
- FailureFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Fail41,672 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,672 miles
- Test number
- 484746618158
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteFront crossmember holed + corroded
Pass41,672 miles (+2,830)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 41,672 miles
- Test number
- 611916518185
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteFront crossmember holed + corroded
Pass38,842 miles (+848)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 38,842 miles
- Test number
- 514864317140
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteSlight play in o/s steering rack
Pass37,994 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 37,994 miles
- Test number
- 972138616195
- NoteAdvise cracks in n/s + o/s rear tyre walls
- NoteAdvise n/s front crossmember hole + corroded
Questions about S78 ETX
- Does S78 ETX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S78 ETX expired on 2 Jul 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S78 ETX?
- The MOT on S78 ETX expired on 2 Jul 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S78 ETX done?
- S78 ETX was recorded at 84,583 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2022, an average of 2,878 miles a year.
- Has S78 ETX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S78 ETX has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2022.
- Has the mileage on S78 ETX 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 S78 ETX find?
- S78 ETX failed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2022 with 9 major defects, 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: front windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid; nearside front outer seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded and holed .; nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end corroded and holed below seat belt mounting ., and 15 more.
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