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Nissan Micra

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

T253 NLAMOT history

T253 NLA is a silver petrol Nissan Micra first used on 17 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 58,548 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 May 2024
Mileage
58,548 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,380 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T253 NLA
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
17 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 May 2024
Latest MOT test
9 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T253 NLA was last recorded at 58,548 miles on 9 May 2023, 628 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,920 miles · 13 May 2022
Between the last two tests
628 miles
Average per year
2,380 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 58,548 miles
  • 2022 – 57,920 miles
  • 2021 – 57,299 miles
  • 2020 – 55,764 miles
  • 2019 – 51,117 miles
  • 2018 – 48,110 miles
  • 2017 – 45,723 miles
  • 2016 – 42,721 miles
  • 2015 – 38,695 miles
  • 2014 – 34,631 miles
  • 2013 – 32,019 miles
  • 2012 – 30,327 miles
  • 2011 – 27,752 miles
  • 2010 – 25,078 miles
  • 2009 – 21,984 miles
  • 2008 – 21,426 miles
  • 2007 – 20,146 miles
  • 2006 – 18,317 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,548 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,548 miles (+628)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    58,548 miles
    Test number
    616866831441
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. Pass57,920 miles (+621)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2023
    Odometer
    57,920 miles
    Test number
    677240640240
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre's starting to lightly wear on inner edge's.
    • AdvisoryDriver's outer door handle damaged still open's from outside
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass57,299 miles (+1,535)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    57,299 miles
    Test number
    446061054532
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged and slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre's starting to very lightly wear on inner edge's.
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer c.v. gaiter very small pin hole
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer door handle damaged but still opens from outside.
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass55,764 miles (+4,647)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    55,764 miles
    Test number
    580375917223
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass51,117 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    51,117 miles
    Test number
    997256337375
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Wing mirror glass missing
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail51,115 miles (+3,005)1 dangerous6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,115 miles
    Test number
    830270068356
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Wing mirror glass missing
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass48,110 miles (+2,387)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    48,110 miles
    Test number
    555362714967
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both front (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit + cut in outer side wall (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside outer door handle damaged
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  8. Pass45,723 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    45,723 miles
    Test number
    168070577331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door mirror glass missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  9. Fail45,720 miles (+2,999)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,720 miles
    Test number
    121656695911
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door mirror glass missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  10. Pass42,721 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    42,721 miles
    Test number
    582846055944
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play Both front lower very slight (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre's have lots of tread lightly wearing on inner edges.
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and joint is slightly worn. (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre lightly wearing on outer edge cracking on tread sidewall.
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front crossmember surface corrosion.
    • AdvisoryPassenger door mirror glass missing.
  11. Fail42,718 miles (+4,023)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,718 miles
    Test number
    205424879803
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play Both front lower very slight (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre's have lots of tread lightly wearing on inner edges.
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre lightly wearing on outer edge cracking on tread sidewall.
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front crossmember surface corrosion.
    • AdvisoryPassenger door mirror glass missing.
  12. Pass38,695 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    38,695 miles
    Test number
    378816625189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NotePassenger door mirror missing
  13. Fail38,689 miles (+4,058)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,689 miles
    Test number
    137296825175
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NotePassenger door mirror missing
  14. Pass34,631 miles (+2,612)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    34,631 miles
    Test number
    925886314189
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low
  15. Pass32,019 miles (+1,692)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    32,019 miles
    Test number
    705997823190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  16. Pass30,327 miles (+2,575)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    30,327 miles
    Test number
    647580732194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,752 miles (+2,674)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    27,752 miles
    Test number
    158152751180
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting low and o/s/r tyre perished
  18. Pass25,078 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    25,078 miles
    Test number
    102245060163
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perished and showing signs of cracking in tread
  19. Fail25,078 miles (+3,094)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,078 miles
    Test number
    644393460199
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perished and showing signs of cracking in tread
  20. Pass21,984 miles (+558)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    21,984 miles
    Test number
    214079859412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail21,426 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,426 miles
    Test number
    283508368137
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  22. Pass21,426 miles (+1,280)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    21,426 miles
    Test number
    824378268145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,146 miles (+1,829)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    20,146 miles
    Test number
    783199767197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    18,317 miles
    Test number
    204513866119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T253 NLA

Does T253 NLA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T253 NLA expired on 14 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T253 NLA?
The MOT on T253 NLA expired on 14 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T253 NLA done?
T253 NLA was recorded at 58,548 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2023, an average of 2,380 miles a year.
Has T253 NLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T253 NLA has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2019.
Has the mileage on T253 NLA 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 T253 NLA find?
T253 NLA passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2023 with 1 minor defect: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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