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Nissan Micra

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

T160 RARMOT history

T160 RAR is a blue petrol Nissan Micra first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 87,584 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
87,584 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,551 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T160 RAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T160 RAR was last recorded at 87,584 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 2,183 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,401 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,183 miles
Average per year
2,551 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,584 miles
  • 2025 – 85,401 miles
  • 2024 – 83,737 miles
  • 2023 – 81,734 miles
  • 2022 – 76,842 miles
  • 2021 – 71,078 miles
  • 2020 – 69,506 miles
  • 2019 – 69,449 miles
  • 2018 – 67,817 miles
  • 2017 – 65,998 miles
  • 2015 – 62,080 miles
  • 2014 – 60,850 miles
  • 2013 – 59,436 miles
  • 2012 – 57,099 miles
  • 2011 – 54,091 miles
  • 2010 – 51,463 miles
  • 2009 – 48,252 miles
  • 2008 – 45,290 miles
  • 2007 – 41,936 miles
  • 2006 – 38,060 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,584 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,584 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    87,584 miles
    Test number
    275655125541
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail87,584 miles (+2,183)1 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,584 miles
    Test number
    108226391842
    • MajorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass85,401 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    85,401 miles
    Test number
    540076618470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail85,401 miles (+1,664)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,401 miles
    Test number
    643524352415
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation insde lamp assembly (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass83,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    83,737 miles
    Test number
    451122732388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail83,737 miles (+2,003)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,737 miles
    Test number
    199616818571
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass81,734 miles (+4,892)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    81,734 miles
    Test number
    194029424102
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation build up but not affecting light outpur (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also almost 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also almost 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass76,842 miles (+5,764)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    76,842 miles
    Test number
    622019919904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    71,078 miles
    Test number
    134109529013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail71,078 miles (+1,572)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,078 miles
    Test number
    969912600606
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass69,506 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    69,506 miles
    Test number
    102944078454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,449 miles (+1,632)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    69,449 miles
    Test number
    249814156644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,817 miles (+1,819)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    67,817 miles
    Test number
    311579839820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,998 miles (+3,918)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    65,998 miles
    Test number
    740641190664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,080 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    62,080 miles
    Test number
    696486403037
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop stop lamp not working

  16. Fail62,080 miles (+1,230)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,080 miles
    Test number
    801529278240
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop stop lamp not working

  17. Fail60,850 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,850 miles
    Test number
    596779634280
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass60,850 miles (+1,414)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    60,850 miles
    Test number
    876769034277
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass59,436 miles (+2,337)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    59,436 miles
    Test number
    356040363462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    57,099 miles
    Test number
    535066532232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail57,099 miles (+3,008)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,099 miles
    Test number
    897216832217
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass54,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    54,091 miles
    Test number
    467420731255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail54,091 miles (+2,628)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,091 miles
    Test number
    606999021266
    • FailureFront Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  24. Pass51,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    51,463 miles
    Test number
    340026330445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail51,463 miles (+3,211)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,463 miles
    Test number
    944956630279
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  26. Pass48,252 miles (+2,962)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    48,252 miles
    Test number
    330246839213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass45,290 miles (+3,354)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    45,290 miles
    Test number
    460514638272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass41,936 miles (+3,876)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    41,936 miles
    Test number
    532113437223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass38,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    38,060 miles
    Test number
    924077426250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T160 RAR

Does T160 RAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T160 RAR is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T160 RAR?
The MOT on T160 RAR is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T160 RAR done?
T160 RAR was recorded at 87,584 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 2,551 miles a year.
Has T160 RAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T160 RAR has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T160 RAR 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 T160 RAR find?
T160 RAR passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive engine area; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges, and 2 more.

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