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Nissan Micra

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

T279 BLJMOT history

T279 BLJ is a blue petrol Nissan Micra first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 60,906 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jan 2024
Mileage
60,906 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,315 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T279 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
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T279 BLJ was last recorded at 60,906 miles on 16 Jan 2024, 3,363 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,543 miles · 13 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
3,363 miles
Average per year
3,315 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 60,906 miles
  • 2023 – 57,543 miles
  • 2022 – 53,311 miles
  • 2021 – 48,394 miles
  • 2020 – 43,974 miles
  • 2018 – 36,364 miles
  • 2016 – 25,498 miles
  • 2015 – 20,726 miles
  • 2014 – 13,691 miles
  • 2013 – 8,773 miles
  • 2012 – 2,909 miles
  • 2011 – 2,742 miles
  • 2010 – 2,615 miles
  • 2009 – 2,512 miles
  • 2008 – 2,368 miles
  • 2007 – 2,218 miles
  • 2006 – 2,081 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail60,906 miles
  • MajorFront Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front cross member slight corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing may require to attention on outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail60,906 miles (+3,363)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,906 miles
    Test number
    617170939283
    • MajorFront Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass57,543 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    57,543 miles
    Test number
    648345256261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail57,543 miles (+4,232)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,543 miles
    Test number
    976855638915
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass53,311 miles (+4,917)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    53,311 miles
    Test number
    496515728373
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  5. Pass48,394 miles (+167)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    48,394 miles
    Test number
    335198681875
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront cross member slight corroded

  6. Fail48,227 miles (+4,253)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,227 miles
    Test number
    924489120328
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront cross member slight corroded

  7. Pass43,974 miles (+278)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    43,974 miles
    Test number
    155335846767
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing may require to attention on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail43,696 miles (+7,332)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,696 miles
    Test number
    710093532015
    • DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing may require to attention on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass36,364 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    36,364 miles
    Test number
    505933394302
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides x 2 (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail36,364 miles (+5,621)5 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,364 miles
    Test number
    768342073668
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides x 2 (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass30,743 miles (+5,245)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    30,743 miles
    Test number
    113377671495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,498 miles (+4,772)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    25,498 miles
    Test number
    570503154842
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass20,726 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    20,726 miles
    Test number
    503969780128
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perished

  14. Fail20,726 miles (+7,035)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,726 miles
    Test number
    167338986942
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perished

  15. Pass13,691 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    13,691 miles
    Test number
    398081834343
    • NoteOsf wing damaged

  16. Fail13,690 miles (+4,917)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,690 miles
    Test number
    507430734373
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass8,773 miles (+23)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    8,773 miles
    Test number
    466674853391
    • NoteO/s/f wing and bumper is damaged

  18. Fail8,750 miles (+5,841)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,750 miles
    Test number
    869111253323
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteO/s/f wing and bumper is damaged

  19. Pass2,909 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    2,909 miles
    Test number
    695052052338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass2,855 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    2,855 miles
    Test number
    476264912164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass2,742 miles (+127)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    2,742 miles
    Test number
    858174391039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass2,615 miles (+103)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2011
    Odometer
    2,615 miles
    Test number
    144011620186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteBody damage to o/s/f but all still secure

  23. Fail2,512 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,512 miles
    Test number
    570923419118
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  24. Pass2,512 miles (+144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2010
    Odometer
    2,512 miles
    Test number
    940713019154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  25. Pass2,368 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    2,368 miles
    Test number
    543564918137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass2,218 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    2,218 miles
    Test number
    234083527439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass2,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    2,081 miles
    Test number
    244139806476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T279 BLJ

Does T279 BLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T279 BLJ expired on 19 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T279 BLJ?
The MOT on T279 BLJ expired on 19 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T279 BLJ done?
T279 BLJ was recorded at 60,906 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2024, an average of 3,315 miles a year.
Has T279 BLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T279 BLJ has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T279 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 T279 BLJ find?
T279 BLJ failed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2024 with 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: front vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced; offside front service brake excessively binding; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 6 more.

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