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Nissan Micra

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

T278 TBVMOT history

T278 TBV is a red petrol Nissan Micra first used on 24 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Jun 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 73,846 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jun 2023
Mileage
73,846 mi
At MOT on 14 Dec 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,906 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T278 TBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Dec 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T278 TBV was last recorded at 73,846 miles on 14 Dec 2023, 1,943 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,903 miles · 28 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
1,943 miles
Average per year
1,906 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 73,846 miles
  • 2022 – 71,903 miles
  • 2021 – 70,492 miles
  • 2020 – 69,473 miles
  • 2019 – 67,551 miles
  • 2018 – 65,393 miles
  • 2017 – 63,348 miles
  • 2016 – 60,962 miles
  • 2015 – 58,146 miles
  • 2014 – 55,504 miles
  • 2013 – 53,110 miles
  • 2012 – 50,903 miles
  • 2011 – 48,713 miles
  • 2010 – 46,488 miles
  • 2009 – 44,539 miles
  • 2008 – 42,980 miles
  • 2007 – 41,342 miles
  • 2006 – 40,160 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail73,846 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front to rear inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides going to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFull under vehicle undersealed

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail73,846 miles (+1,943)2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,846 miles
    Test number
    200510662134
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front to rear inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides going to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFull under vehicle undersealed

  2. Pass71,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    71,903 miles
    Test number
    236455593653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail71,903 miles (+1,411)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,903 miles
    Test number
    575360259002
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened sill jacking point (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass70,492 miles (+1,019)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    70,492 miles
    Test number
    517853732692
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner wheel arch holed and corroded not in perscribed area

  5. Pass69,473 miles (+1,922)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    69,473 miles
    Test number
    565022391999
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryFront radiator support cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s inner rear wheel arch holed and corroded not in perscribed area

  6. Pass67,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    67,551 miles
    Test number
    710906516025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail67,551 miles (+2,158)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,551 miles
    Test number
    917017607226
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass65,393 miles (+2,045)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    65,393 miles
    Test number
    537606007262
    • AdvisoryLight surface cracking on o/s rear tyre inner sidewall
    • AdvisorySurface rust on inner and outer sills at rear,

  9. Pass63,348 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    63,348 miles
    Test number
    305162779899
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty and deteriorated
    • AdvisoryLight surface cracking on o/s rear inner tyre sidewall

  10. Fail63,348 miles (+2,386)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,348 miles
    Test number
    969453657130
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty and deteriorated
    • AdvisoryLight surface cracking on o/s rear inner tyre sidewall

  11. Pass60,962 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    60,962 miles
    Test number
    500664290253
    • AdvisoryExhaust very rusty and deteriorated

  12. Fail60,962 miles (+2,816)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,962 miles
    Test number
    899997393512
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust very rusty and deteriorated

  13. Pass58,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    58,146 miles
    Test number
    105642595034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail58,146 miles (+2,642)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,146 miles
    Test number
    425105485066
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass55,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    55,504 miles
    Test number
    159079494437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail55,504 miles (+2,394)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,504 miles
    Test number
    235399494059
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass53,110 miles (+2,207)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    53,110 miles
    Test number
    407374893049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,903 miles (+2,190)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    50,903 miles
    Test number
    106653192494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,713 miles (+2,225)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    48,713 miles
    Test number
    785611601175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    46,488 miles
    Test number
    860766490015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail46,488 miles (+1,949)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,488 miles
    Test number
    452696090081
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  22. Pass44,539 miles (+1,559)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    44,539 miles
    Test number
    592926899056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,980 miles (+1,638)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    42,980 miles
    Test number
    563221708130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    41,342 miles
    Test number
    864060007113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail41,342 miles (+1,182)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,342 miles
    Test number
    914200507161
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass40,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    40,160 miles
    Test number
    134013206158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T278 TBV

Does T278 TBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T278 TBV expired on 27 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T278 TBV?
The MOT on T278 TBV expired on 27 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T278 TBV done?
T278 TBV was recorded at 73,846 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2023, an average of 1,906 miles a year.
Has T278 TBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T278 TBV has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T278 TBV 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 T278 TBV find?
T278 TBV failed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2023 with 2 dangerous defects, 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill; offside seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front to rear inner sill, and 4 more.

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