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Nissan Micra

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

T285 SHOMOT history

T285 SHO is a red petrol Nissan Micra first used on 20 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 68,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2025
Mileage
68,501 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,560 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T285 SHO
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
20 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T285 SHO was last recorded at 68,501 miles on 17 Oct 2024, 2,675 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Mar 2013: 48,822 miles, lower than 54,918 miles on 15 Mar 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
65,826 miles · 26 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
2,675 miles
Average per year
2,560 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 68,501 miles
  • 2023 – 65,826 miles
  • 2022 – 63,126 miles
  • 2021 – 60,915 miles
  • 2020 – 59,479 miles
  • 2019 – 58,227 miles
  • 2018 – 57,806 miles
  • 2017 – 57,134 miles
  • 2016 – 55,414 miles
  • 2015 – 53,591 miles
  • 2014 – 51,461 miles
  • 2013 – 48,822 miles
  • 2012 – 54,918 miles
  • 2011 – 42,613 miles
  • 2010 – 38,930 miles
  • 2009 – 35,075 miles
  • 2008 – 30,509 miles
  • 2007 – 25,402 miles
  • 2006 – 20,911 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,501 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,501 miles (+2,675)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    68,501 miles
    Test number
    253417980425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass65,826 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    65,826 miles
    Test number
    435757464298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corner inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail65,826 miles (+2,700)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,826 miles
    Test number
    866682317841
    • MajorCentral Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corner inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass63,126 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    63,126 miles
    Test number
    340532765869
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail63,126 miles (+2,211)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,126 miles
    Test number
    980314597037
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1557013 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass60,915 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    60,915 miles
    Test number
    743560820294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail60,915 miles (+1,436)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,915 miles
    Test number
    477547312233
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass59,479 miles (+1,252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    59,479 miles
    Test number
    263492785389
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion present

  9. Pass58,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    58,227 miles
    Test number
    586310416929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail58,227 miles (+421)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,227 miles
    Test number
    231645591275
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass57,806 miles (+672)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    57,806 miles
    Test number
    963949252155
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside centre and rear inner sills starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryOffside centre inner sill starting to corrode

  12. Pass57,134 miles (+1,720)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    57,134 miles
    Test number
    629494201487
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres close to limit 155 70 13

  13. Pass55,414 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    55,414 miles
    Test number
    699703492247
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills slightly corroded

  14. Fail55,414 miles (+1,823)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,414 miles
    Test number
    787223173529
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills slightly corroded

  15. Pass53,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    53,591 miles
    Test number
    877668765017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail53,591 miles (+2,130)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,591 miles
    Test number
    315388765004
    • FailureFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass51,461 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    51,461 miles
    Test number
    569122474042
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSlight imbalance rear brakes.

  18. Fail51,461 miles (+2,639)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,461 miles
    Test number
    815672474086
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSlight imbalance rear brakes.

  19. Pass48,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    48,822 miles
    Test number
    495692473087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,822 miles (-6,096)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,822 miles
    Test number
    845081573036
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front brake disc worn & corroded

  21. Pass54,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    54,918 miles
    Test number
    778285472015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail54,918 miles (+12,305)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,918 miles
    Test number
    179415372421
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  23. Pass42,613 miles (+3,683)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    42,613 miles
    Test number
    785527261038
    • NoteOffside front brake disc slight pitting on inner surface
    • NoteOffside front tyre sidewall scuffed.

  24. Pass38,930 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    38,930 miles
    Test number
    132695470030
    • NoteBoth offside tyres sidewalls scuffed.

  25. Fail38,930 miles (+3,855)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,930 miles
    Test number
    550235770079
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBoth offside tyres sidewalls scuffed.

  26. Pass35,075 miles (+4,566)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    35,075 miles
    Test number
    292285379078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,509 miles (+5,107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    30,509 miles
    Test number
    511544278045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  28. Pass25,402 miles (+4,491)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    25,402 miles
    Test number
    850663777098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass20,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    20,911 miles
    Test number
    674964876076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T285 SHO

Does T285 SHO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T285 SHO expired on 26 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T285 SHO?
The MOT on T285 SHO expired on 26 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T285 SHO done?
T285 SHO was recorded at 68,501 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2024, an average of 2,560 miles a year.
Has T285 SHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T285 SHO has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T285 SHO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Mar 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T285 SHO find?
T285 SHO passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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