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Nissan Micra

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

T169 BLJMOT history

T169 BLJ is a blue petrol Nissan Micra first used on 29 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 73,209 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Sept 2023
Mileage
73,209 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,372 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T169 BLJ
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
29 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T169 BLJ was last recorded at 73,209 miles on 24 Sept 2022, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,204 miles · 22 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
2,372 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 73,209 miles
  • 2021 – 67,169 miles
  • 2020 – 64,751 miles
  • 2019 – 60,531 miles
  • 2018 – 56,271 miles
  • 2017 – 56,217 miles
  • 2016 – 55,606 miles
  • 2015 – 54,429 miles
  • 2014 – 52,425 miles
  • 2013 – 49,316 miles
  • 2012 – 46,654 miles
  • 2011 – 43,735 miles
  • 2010 – 41,748 miles
  • 2009 – 39,520 miles
  • 2008 – 37,834 miles
  • 2007 – 36,430 miles
  • 2006 – 34,468 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,209 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake reading lowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component pump area (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFuel stains underside tank area plus smell of fuelRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and floor

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Fuel stains on fuel tank plus smell of fuel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass73,209 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    73,209 miles
    Test number
    814516316360
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake reading low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component pump area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel stains underside tank area plus smell of fuel

  2. Fail73,204 miles (+6,035)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,204 miles
    Test number
    159909047022
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake reading low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component pump area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel stains underside tank area plus smell of fuel

  3. Pass67,169 miles (+22)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    67,169 miles
    Test number
    608801856859
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel stains on fuel tank plus smell of fuel

  4. Fail67,147 miles (+2,396)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,147 miles
    Test number
    725022282060
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel stains on fuel tank plus smell of fuel

  5. Pass64,751 miles (+4,220)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    64,751 miles
    Test number
    330782408128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel stains on fuel tank

  6. Pass60,531 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    60,531 miles
    Test number
    703623642689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight tight spots in steering when stationary/lock to lock

  7. Fail60,528 miles (+4,257)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,528 miles
    Test number
    694956465248
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight tight spots in steering when stationary/lock to lock

  8. Pass56,271 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    56,271 miles
    Test number
    333899336296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill ad floor (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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Fail56,270 miles (+53)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,270 miles
    Test number
    631725207188
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill ad floor (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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass56,217 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    56,217 miles
    Test number
    806314380795
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyres slightly cracked/perished
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly worn on the edges

  11. Fail56,217 miles (+611)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,217 miles
    Test number
    857272828119
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyres slightly cracked/perished
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly worn on the edges

  12. Pass55,606 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    55,606 miles
    Test number
    832235025291
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail55,606 miles (+1,177)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,606 miles
    Test number
    145027878336
    • Repaired at testCentre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass54,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    54,429 miles
    Test number
    697152155159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail54,429 miles (+2,004)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,429 miles
    Test number
    266954445432
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass52,425 miles (+3,109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    52,425 miles
    Test number
    687005244118
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass49,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    49,316 miles
    Test number
    117670743143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail49,316 miles (+2,662)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,316 miles
    Test number
    777780943121
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass46,654 miles (+2,919)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    46,654 miles
    Test number
    815034042111
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass43,735 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    43,735 miles
    Test number
    817745721189
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront cross memeber heavily corroded & holed
    • NoteRear windscreen washer inop
    • NoteSuspension components corroded

  21. Fail43,735 miles (+1,987)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,735 miles
    Test number
    945615021104
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront cross memeber heavily corroded & holed
    • NoteRear windscreen washer inop
    • NoteSuspension components corroded

  22. Pass41,748 miles (+2,228)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    41,748 miles
    Test number
    542951830142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,520 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    39,520 miles
    Test number
    391435759172
    • NoteRusty rear brake pipes
    • NoteRusty under side of car

  24. Fail39,520 miles (+1,686)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,520 miles
    Test number
    503552759100
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteRusty rear brake pipes
    • NoteRusty under side of car

  25. Pass37,834 miles (+1,404)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    37,834 miles
    Test number
    274771058401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass36,430 miles (+1,962)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    36,430 miles
    Test number
    872029547189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass34,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    34,468 miles
    Test number
    133466946167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail34,468 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,468 miles
    Test number
    441165246139
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T169 BLJ

Does T169 BLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T169 BLJ expired on 23 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T169 BLJ?
The MOT on T169 BLJ expired on 23 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T169 BLJ done?
T169 BLJ was recorded at 73,209 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2022, an average of 2,372 miles a year.
Has T169 BLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T169 BLJ has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T169 BLJ 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 T169 BLJ find?
T169 BLJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2022 with 7 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear handbrake reading low, and 4 more.

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