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Nissan Micra

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 998 cc

S797 GWHMOT history

S797 GWH is a blue petrol Nissan Micra first used on 11 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2022 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 96,670 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2021.

S797 GWH blue Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Feb 2022
Mileage
96,670 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2021
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,477 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S797 GWH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
11 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Feb 2022
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

S797 GWH was last recorded at 96,670 miles on 28 Oct 2021, 6,950 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Mar 2013: 40,405 miles, lower than 60,355 miles on 6 Mar 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
89,720 miles · 2 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
6,950 miles
Average per year
3,477 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 96,670 miles
  • 2020 – 83,303 miles
  • 2019 – 75,188 miles
  • 2018 – 67,030 miles
  • 2017 – 67,013 miles
  • 2016 – 65,201 miles
  • 2015 – 63,612 miles
  • 2014 – 62,179 miles
  • 2013 – 40,405 miles
  • 2012 – 58,245 miles
  • 2011 – 56,281 miles
  • 2010 – 54,066 miles
  • 2009 – 51,360 miles
  • 2008 – 48,508 miles
  • 2007 – 45,296 miles
  • 2006 – 42,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail96,670 miles
  • DangerousOffside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill adjacent to seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on the outer edge of the tread/sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill section (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail96,670 miles (+6,950)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,670 miles
    Test number
    560596514793
    • DangerousOffside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill adjacent to seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on the outer edge of the tread/sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass89,720 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    89,720 miles
    Test number
    299878696622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail89,719 miles (+6,416)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,719 miles
    Test number
    266357912948
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass83,303 miles (+8,115)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    83,303 miles
    Test number
    359859665062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass75,188 miles (+8,158)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    75,188 miles
    Test number
    479313297528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,030 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    67,030 miles
    Test number
    218021034834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    67,013 miles
    Test number
    421081775850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail67,013 miles (+41)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,013 miles
    Test number
    420975492075
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

  9. Fail66,972 miles (+1,771)4 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,972 miles
    Test number
    625341764264
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower valance/inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower valance/inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryCentral brake light inoperative
    • AdvisoryExhaust mid box heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass65,201 miles (+35)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    65,201 miles
    Test number
    476718356768
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill section (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  11. Fail65,166 miles (+1,554)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,166 miles
    Test number
    516919583021
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill section (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  12. Pass63,612 miles (+1,433)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    63,612 miles
    Test number
    838088765052
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear tyres cracked

  13. Pass62,179 miles (+21,774)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    62,179 miles
    Test number
    146470974028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,405 miles (-19,950)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    40,405 miles
    Test number
    178302573451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail60,355 miles (+2,110)1 failure2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,355 miles
    Test number
    109525063074
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass58,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    58,245 miles
    Test number
    357020562033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail58,245 miles (+1,964)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,245 miles
    Test number
    425440762053
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass56,281 miles (+2,215)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    56,281 miles
    Test number
    789399661026
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  19. Pass54,066 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    54,066 miles
    Test number
    120599770088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail53,970 miles (+2,610)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,970 miles
    Test number
    781622270083
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass51,360 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    51,360 miles
    Test number
    902382489003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail51,279 miles (+2,771)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,279 miles
    Test number
    912063179035
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass48,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    48,508 miles
    Test number
    660419178019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail48,508 miles (+3,212)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,508 miles
    Test number
    161345278049
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are split on sidewalls just ok for test

  25. Pass45,296 miles (+2,980)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    45,296 miles
    Test number
    773751077022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    42,316 miles
    Test number
    101250176409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S797 GWH

Does S797 GWH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S797 GWH expired on 21 Feb 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S797 GWH?
The MOT on S797 GWH expired on 21 Feb 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S797 GWH done?
S797 GWH was recorded at 96,670 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2021, an average of 3,477 miles a year.
Has S797 GWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S797 GWH has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on S797 GWH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Mar 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S797 GWH find?
S797 GWH failed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2021 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects and 5 advisories: offside brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside headlamp aim too low; offside seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill adjacent to seat belt mounting, and 6 more.

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