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Nissan Micra

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

T242 DNWMOT history

T242 DNW is a silver petrol Nissan Micra first used on 27 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2025 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 39,410 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Apr 2025
Mileage
39,410 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2025
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,806 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T242 DNW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T242 DNW was last recorded at 39,410 miles on 25 Mar 2025, 6,033 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,377 miles · 5 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
6,033 miles
Average per year
1,806 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 39,410 miles
  • 2024 – 33,377 miles
  • 2023 – 27,004 miles
  • 2022 – 22,565 miles
  • 2019 – 21,266 miles
  • 2018 – 20,465 miles
  • 2017 – 19,060 miles
  • 2016 – 17,883 miles
  • 2015 – 17,400 miles
  • 2014 – 16,210 miles
  • 2013 – 14,678 miles
  • 2012 – 13,267 miles
  • 2011 – 12,373 miles
  • 2010 – 9,802 miles
  • 2009 – 9,057 miles
  • 2008 – 7,689 miles
  • 2007 – 5,991 miles
  • 2006 – 4,649 miles
  • 2005 – 4,062 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail39,410 miles
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (x2) (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Chassis plate corroded (various). (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis plate. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill/Wheel arch (lower). (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill/Wheel arch (lower) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded (central). (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (x2) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryHandbrake lever travel high.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Inner Chassis plate corroded.
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel arch rusty.
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Door handle damaged.
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch (lower) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

30 tests since 30 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail39,410 miles (+6,033)8 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,410 miles
    Test number
    484200840510
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (x2) (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Chassis plate corroded (various). (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis plate. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill/Wheel arch (lower). (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill/Wheel arch (lower) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded (central). (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (x2) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever travel high.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Chassis plate corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel arch rusty.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Door handle damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch (lower) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass33,377 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    33,377 miles
    Test number
    336419765662
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail33,375 miles (+6,371)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,375 miles
    Test number
    606973390418
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced ... - X 2 - ... (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass27,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    27,004 miles
    Test number
    457124359035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail27,004 miles (+9)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,004 miles
    Test number
    866799305924
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail26,995 miles (+4,430)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,995 miles
    Test number
    786619518090
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sill corroded excessively but not near a prescribed area, jacking point collapsed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1557013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass22,565 miles (+1,299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    22,565 miles
    Test number
    776271205827
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded

  8. Pass21,266 miles (+801)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    21,266 miles
    Test number
    454277340705
    • AdvisorySill to floors corroded

  9. Pass20,465 miles (+498)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    20,465 miles
    Test number
    322659363797
    • AdvisoryBoth sill to floors corroded

  10. Pass19,967 miles (+907)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    19,967 miles
    Test number
    671676720329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass19,060 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    19,060 miles
    Test number
    953353149455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail19,057 miles (+1,174)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,057 miles
    Test number
    364568226884
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass17,883 miles (+483)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    17,883 miles
    Test number
    571356032266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass17,400 miles (+785)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    17,400 miles
    Test number
    467870456692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail16,615 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,615 miles
    Test number
    518178265083
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass16,615 miles (+405)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    16,615 miles
    Test number
    965098965094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    16,210 miles
    Test number
    498378334256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail16,188 miles (+997)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,188 miles
    Test number
    126998434231
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCorrosion on sill to floor areas

  19. Pass15,191 miles (+513)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    15,191 miles
    Test number
    125330934033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    14,678 miles
    Test number
    805411343287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail14,676 miles (+1,409)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,676 miles
    Test number
    465521243248
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass13,267 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    13,267 miles
    Test number
    516275122326
    • NoteBoth wiper blades split

  23. Fail13,264 miles (+891)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,264 miles
    Test number
    558054922312
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth wiper blades split

  24. Pass12,373 miles (+2,571)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    12,373 miles
    Test number
    318737231496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass9,802 miles (+745)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    9,802 miles
    Test number
    392746310496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass9,057 miles (+1,368)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    9,057 miles
    Test number
    303122429235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass7,689 miles (+1,698)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    7,689 miles
    Test number
    824037828280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass5,991 miles (+1,342)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    5,991 miles
    Test number
    660921647221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass4,649 miles (+587)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    4,649 miles
    Test number
    444433846257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass4,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    4,062 miles
    Test number
    693112545255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T242 DNW

Does T242 DNW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T242 DNW expired on 4 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T242 DNW?
The MOT on T242 DNW expired on 4 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T242 DNW done?
T242 DNW was recorded at 39,410 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2025, an average of 1,806 miles a year.
Has T242 DNW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T242 DNW has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T242 DNW 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 T242 DNW find?
T242 DNW failed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2025 with 8 major defects and 13 advisories: front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (x2); offside inner seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis plate corroded (various).; offside inner vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis plate., and 18 more.

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