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Nissan Micra

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

T179 SHOMOT history

T179 SHO is a blue petrol Nissan Micra first used on 25 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2021 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 81,658 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2021
Mileage
81,658 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2021
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,747 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T179 SHO
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
25 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2021
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

T179 SHO was last recorded at 81,658 miles on 20 Dec 2021, 4,384 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Oct 2017: 57,317 miles, lower than 84,825 miles on 30 Sept 2016.

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
77,274 miles · 5 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
4,384 miles
Average per year
3,747 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 81,658 miles
  • 2020 – 77,274 miles
  • 2019 – 72,480 miles
  • 2018 – 64,536 miles
  • 2017 – 57,317 miles
  • 2016 – 84,825 miles
  • 2015 – 47,755 miles
  • 2014 – 41,044 miles
  • 2013 – 38,049 miles
  • 2012 – 33,307 miles
  • 2011 – 30,345 miles
  • 2010 – 29,498 miles
  • 2009 – 28,358 miles
  • 2008 – 27,531 miles
  • 2007 – 26,886 miles
  • 2006 – 23,882 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail81,658 miles
  • DangerousFront Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired near jacking point both sides (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired near jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer c.v boot perished
  • AdvisoryOffside Front track rod end dust cover perished

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 Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Drag link end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail81,658 miles (+4,384)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,658 miles
    Test number
    210912853427
    • DangerousFront Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired near jacking point both sides (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired near jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer c.v boot perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front track rod end dust cover perished

  2. Pass77,274 miles (+4,794)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    77,274 miles
    Test number
    816006911523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass72,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,480 miles
    Test number
    705752682251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail72,480 miles (+7,944)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,480 miles
    Test number
    771120821357
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass64,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    64,536 miles
    Test number
    545558807683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail64,536 miles (+7,219)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,536 miles
    Test number
    110483607545
    • MajorNearside 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  7. Pass57,317 miles (-27,508)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    57,317 miles
    Test number
    621406646227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,825 miles (+30,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    84,825 miles
    Test number
    323626308418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  9. Fail54,755 miles (+7,000)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,755 miles
    Test number
    983620762098
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer and inner (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSubframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r outer and inner and o/s/f outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  10. Pass47,755 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    47,755 miles
    Test number
    534792715502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryVarious places of rust under car

  11. Fail47,755 miles (+6,711)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,755 miles
    Test number
    110762203576
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryVarious places of rust under car

  12. Pass41,044 miles (+2,995)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    41,044 miles
    Test number
    218724894276
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass38,049 miles (+4,742)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    38,049 miles
    Test number
    128758993213
    • NoteAll coil springs corroded.
    • NoteVehicle structure corroded.

  14. Pass33,307 miles1 dangerous6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    33,307 miles
    Test number
    157197992251
    • DangerousN/s/f cv gaiter split.
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteFront wipers slightly worn.

  15. Fail33,307 miles (+2,962)1 dangerous1 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,307 miles
    Test number
    267237492213
    • DangerousN/s/f cv gaiter split.
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteFront wipers slightly worn.

  16. Fail30,345 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,345 miles
    Test number
    349258091269
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  17. Pass30,345 miles (+847)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    30,345 miles
    Test number
    496428091289
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  18. Pass29,498 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    29,498 miles
    Test number
    950168190270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail29,497 miles (+48)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,497 miles
    Test number
    262785090245
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Fail29,449 miles (+1,091)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,449 miles
    Test number
    414650400233
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass28,358 miles (+827)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    28,358 miles
    Test number
    603038899156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,531 miles (+645)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    27,531 miles
    Test number
    333027508436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,886 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    26,886 miles
    Test number
    381456707234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail26,885 miles (+3,003)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,885 miles
    Test number
    562085207212
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Fail23,882 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,882 miles
    Test number
    374251906445
    • Repaired at testOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass23,882 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    23,882 miles
    Test number
    764071006274
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about T179 SHO

Does T179 SHO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T179 SHO expired on 24 Oct 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T179 SHO?
The MOT on T179 SHO expired on 24 Oct 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T179 SHO done?
T179 SHO was recorded at 81,658 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2021, an average of 3,747 miles a year.
Has T179 SHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T179 SHO has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T179 SHO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Oct 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T179 SHO find?
T179 SHO failed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2021 with 2 dangerous defects, 1 major defect and 5 advisories: front integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired near jacking point both sides; nearside rear integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired near jacking point; nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 5 more.

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