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Nissan Micra

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

T279 VFBMOT history

T279 VFB is a blue petrol Nissan Micra first used on 24 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 91,229 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 May 2025
Mileage
91,229 mi
At MOT on 10 May 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T279 VFB
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
24 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 May 2025
Latest MOT test
10 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T279 VFB was last recorded at 91,229 miles on 10 May 2024, 7,117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,112 miles · 2 May 2023
Between the last two tests
7,117 miles
Average per year
4,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 91,229 miles
  • 2023 – 84,112 miles
  • 2022 – 79,887 miles
  • 2021 – 77,044 miles
  • 2019 – 65,770 miles
  • 2018 – 59,129 miles
  • 2017 – 49,617 miles
  • 2016 – 41,892 miles
  • 2015 – 37,404 miles
  • 2014 – 32,045 miles
  • 2013 – 22,843 miles
  • 2012 – 12,861 miles
  • 2011 – 12,301 miles
  • 2010 – 11,538 miles
  • 2009 – 10,944 miles
  • 2008 – 10,285 miles
  • 2007 – 9,494 miles
  • 2006 – 8,747 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,229 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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.

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,229 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    91,229 miles
    Test number
    584033639892
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail91,229 miles (+7,117)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,229 miles
    Test number
    911094458647
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass84,112 miles (+85)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    84,112 miles
    Test number
    392208404338
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail84,027 miles (+4,140)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,027 miles
    Test number
    368111354552
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre 23 years old
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass79,887 miles (+2,843)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    79,887 miles
    Test number
    466012784558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,044 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    77,044 miles
    Test number
    219258215627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail77,043 miles (+11,273)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,043 miles
    Test number
    215978731382
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass65,770 miles (+6,641)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    65,770 miles
    Test number
    472134387308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    59,129 miles
    Test number
    215023231481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail59,129 miles (+9,512)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,129 miles
    Test number
    700873107447
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  11. Pass49,617 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    49,617 miles
    Test number
    513440016790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail49,615 miles (+7,723)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,615 miles
    Test number
    400356826206
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass41,892 miles (+4,488)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    41,892 miles
    Test number
    581943009454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,404 miles (+5,359)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    37,404 miles
    Test number
    121455630764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,045 miles (+9,202)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    32,045 miles
    Test number
    298924814173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,843 miles (+9,982)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    22,843 miles
    Test number
    925866213172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    12,861 miles
    Test number
    818804512104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail12,861 miles (+560)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,861 miles
    Test number
    438144612102
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass12,301 miles (+763)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    12,301 miles
    Test number
    895878071063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass11,538 miles (+594)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    11,538 miles
    Test number
    994009160095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    10,944 miles
    Test number
    993937379058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail10,942 miles (+657)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,942 miles
    Test number
    611637379076
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass10,285 miles (+791)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    10,285 miles
    Test number
    562975588056
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  24. Pass9,494 miles (+747)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    9,494 miles
    Test number
    962447887036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass8,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    8,747 miles
    Test number
    912458086054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T279 VFB

Does T279 VFB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T279 VFB expired on 9 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T279 VFB?
The MOT on T279 VFB expired on 9 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T279 VFB done?
T279 VFB was recorded at 91,229 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2024, an average of 4,553 miles a year.
Has T279 VFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T279 VFB has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T279 VFB 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 VFB find?
T279 VFB passed its latest MOT on 10 May 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured.

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