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Nissan Micra

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

T168 DLWMOT history

T168 DLW is a red petrol Nissan Micra first used on 11 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 55,031 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
55,031 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T168 DLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T168 DLW was last recorded at 55,031 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 142 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
54,889 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
142 miles
Average per year
1,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,031 miles
  • 2025 – 54,889 miles
  • 2024 – 54,623 miles
  • 2023 – 54,364 miles
  • 2022 – 53,892 miles
  • 2021 – 52,935 miles
  • 2020 – 52,410 miles
  • 2019 – 51,655 miles
  • 2018 – 50,981 miles
  • 2017 – 49,977 miles
  • 2016 – 48,587 miles
  • 2015 – 47,293 miles
  • 2014 – 46,286 miles
  • 2013 – 44,860 miles
  • 2012 – 43,964 miles
  • 2011 – 42,811 miles
  • 2010 – 41,923 miles
  • 2009 – 39,997 miles
  • 2008 – 35,849 miles
  • 2007 – 31,509 miles
  • 2006 – 26,362 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,031 miles
  • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Front cross member corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2023

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass55,031 miles (+142)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    55,031 miles
    Test number
    583557055197
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass54,889 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    54,889 miles
    Test number
    236450837451
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear seat belt locking mechanism cover is damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread split (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront panal lower box section is rust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill / door shut is rust corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail54,888 miles (+265)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,888 miles
    Test number
    831529670485
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear seat belt locking mechanism cover is damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread split (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront panal lower box section is rust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill / door shut is rust corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass54,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    54,623 miles
    Test number
    427942956381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail54,623 miles (+259)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,623 miles
    Test number
    969217534022
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass54,364 miles (+472)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    54,364 miles
    Test number
    228529644013
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray cover fitted

  7. Pass53,892 miles (+957)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    53,892 miles
    Test number
    572237068260
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertray cover fitted

  8. Pass52,935 miles (+525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    52,935 miles
    Test number
    357190035461
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass52,410 miles (+755)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    52,410 miles
    Test number
    457562397884
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded

  10. Pass51,655 miles (+674)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    51,655 miles
    Test number
    293892402058
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (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))
    • AdvisoryFront Cross-member corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass50,981 miles (+1,004)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    50,981 miles
    Test number
    796569220231
    • AdvisoryFront Cross-member under Radiator corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front Tyres wearing smooth on inner tread and cracks in treads.
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass49,977 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    49,977 miles
    Test number
    542152491249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner tread

  13. Fail49,977 miles (+1,390)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,977 miles
    Test number
    421999799168
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner tread

  14. Pass48,587 miles (+1,294)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    48,587 miles
    Test number
    366537189770
    • AdvisoryFront crossmember under radiator corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside rear Tyre has cracks in sidewalls and outer tread.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySpare Tyre flat.

  15. Pass47,293 miles (+1,007)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    47,293 miles
    Test number
    629520895051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,286 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    46,286 miles
    Test number
    268716004439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre stoplight not working.
    • NoteNearside rear Tyre has cracks in sidewalls and outer tread pattern.
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  17. Fail46,285 miles (+1,425)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,285 miles
    Test number
    668326204119
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear Tyre has cracks in sidewalls and outer tread pattern.
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  18. Pass44,860 miles (+896)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    44,860 miles
    Test number
    326555793052
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn + deep cut in nearside front tyre wall
    • NoteFront lower panel some corrosion

  19. Pass43,964 miles (+1,153)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    43,964 miles
    Test number
    337760892012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,811 miles (+888)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    42,811 miles
    Test number
    397740691048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,923 miles (+1,926)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    41,923 miles
    Test number
    853670020100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,997 miles (+4,148)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    39,997 miles
    Test number
    802373419171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,849 miles (+4,340)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    35,849 miles
    Test number
    321672818149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteInside of o/side and n/side front tyre treads wareing low.
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  24. Pass31,509 miles (+5,147)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    31,509 miles
    Test number
    863140427191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    26,362 miles
    Test number
    291373426175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T168 DLW

Does T168 DLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T168 DLW is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T168 DLW?
The MOT on T168 DLW is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T168 DLW done?
T168 DLW was recorded at 55,031 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 1,440 miles a year.
Has T168 DLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T168 DLW has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T168 DLW 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 T168 DLW find?
T168 DLW passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side cracking; central rear seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing; front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side, and 5 more.

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