
Nissan Micra
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 998 cc
S81 ETXMOT history
S81 ETX is a silver petrol Nissan Micra first used on 6 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 25 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 73,855 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 May 2024
- Mileage
- 73,855 mi
- At MOT on 23 May 2023
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,779 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S81 ETX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Nissan
- Model
- Micra
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 6 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 May 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 23 May 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
S81 ETX was last recorded at 73,855 miles on 23 May 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 73,855 miles · 24 May 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,779 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 73,855 miles
- 2022 – 73,855 miles
- 2021 – 73,024 miles
- 2020 – 72,530 miles
- 2019 – 71,917 miles
- 2018 – 70,692 miles
- 2017 – 67,377 miles
- 2016 – 63,915 miles
- 2015 – 59,133 miles
- 2014 – 54,145 miles
- 2013 – 49,045 miles
- 2012 – 43,754 miles
- 2011 – 38,587 miles
- 2010 – 34,052 miles
- 2009 – 30,523 miles
- 2008 – 27,819 miles
- 2006 – 27,687 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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 Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
26 tests since 11 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,855 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2024
- Odometer
- 73,855 miles
- Test number
- 407679884500
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass73,855 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2023
- Odometer
- 73,855 miles
- Test number
- 664092435520
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,855 miles (+831)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,855 miles
- Test number
- 421062912308
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass73,024 miles (+494)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2022
- Odometer
- 73,024 miles
- Test number
- 980916918324
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass72,530 miles (+22)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2021
- Odometer
- 72,530 miles
- Test number
- 387100733758
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail72,508 miles (+591)7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,508 miles
- Test number
- 512198282284
- MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Quarter panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Quarter panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass71,917 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 71,917 miles
- Test number
- 946242924608
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail71,917 miles (+1,225)2 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,917 miles
- Test number
- 195493586873
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass70,692 miles (+3,315)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2019
- Odometer
- 70,692 miles
- Test number
- 611912321103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,377 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2018
- Odometer
- 67,377 miles
- Test number
- 327228150642
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,377 miles (+3,462)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,377 miles
- Test number
- 718905183695
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass63,915 miles (+41)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2017
- Odometer
- 63,915 miles
- Test number
- 638358387504
- AdvisoryNearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Fail63,874 miles (+4,741)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,874 miles
- Test number
- 273928725481
- FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end to lower inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass59,133 miles (+166)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2016
- Odometer
- 59,133 miles
- Test number
- 207192955178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,967 miles (+4,822)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,967 miles
- Test number
- 738298635111
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass54,145 miles (+5,100)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2015
- Odometer
- 54,145 miles
- Test number
- 998179034105
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass49,045 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2014
- Odometer
- 49,045 miles
- Test number
- 125323743167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,045 miles (+5,291)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,045 miles
- Test number
- 446223143195
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass43,754 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2013
- Odometer
- 43,754 miles
- Test number
- 219012442456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,754 miles (+5,167)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,754 miles
- Test number
- 945172642190
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass38,587 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2012
- Odometer
- 38,587 miles
- Test number
- 465443841142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,587 miles (+4,535)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,587 miles
- Test number
- 765153141133
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass34,052 miles (+3,529)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2011
- Odometer
- 34,052 miles
- Test number
- 153395520122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,523 miles (+2,704)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2010
- Odometer
- 30,523 miles
- Test number
- 602404139153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,819 miles (+132)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2009
- Odometer
- 27,819 miles
- Test number
- 740099748158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,687 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 27,687 miles
- Test number
- 883014686248
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAdvise corrosion on underside of vehicle also on axle and suspension parts.
Questions about S81 ETX
- Does S81 ETX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S81 ETX expired on 25 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S81 ETX?
- The MOT on S81 ETX expired on 25 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S81 ETX done?
- S81 ETX was recorded at 73,855 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2023, an average of 2,779 miles a year.
- Has S81 ETX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S81 ETX has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2022.
- Has the mileage on S81 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 S81 ETX find?
- S81 ETX passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2023 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.
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