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Nissan Micra

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

T298 BFJMOT history

T298 BFJ is a silver petrol Nissan Micra first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 115,534 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Mar 2026
Mileage
115,534 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T298 BFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T298 BFJ was last recorded at 115,534 miles on 6 Mar 2025, 60 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Jan 2024: 108,075 miles, lower than 116,598 miles on 22 Dec 2022.

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
115,474 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
60 miles
Average per year
4,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,534 miles
  • 2024 – 108,172 miles
  • 2022 – 116,598 miles
  • 2021 – 109,597 miles
  • 2020 – 101,048 miles
  • 2019 – 95,710 miles
  • 2018 – 87,193 miles
  • 2017 – 72,267 miles
  • 2016 – 53,818 miles
  • 2015 – 52,372 miles
  • 2014 – 50,937 miles
  • 2013 – 49,651 miles
  • 2012 – 48,609 miles
  • 2011 – 47,422 miles
  • 2010 – 46,194 miles
  • 2009 – 45,011 miles
  • 2008 – 43,387 miles
  • 2007 – 40,714 miles
  • 2006 – 38,112 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,534 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorSpeedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear brake binding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,534 miles (+60)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    115,534 miles
    Test number
    276913317704
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSpeedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Fail115,474 miles (+7,302)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,474 miles
    Test number
    832157250287
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass108,172 miles (+97)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    108,172 miles
    Test number
    993166759836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding

  4. Fail108,075 miles (-8,523)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,075 miles
    Test number
    992414530584
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole in sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole is sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding

  5. Pass116,598 miles (+7,001)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    116,598 miles
    Test number
    493533300107
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass109,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    109,597 miles
    Test number
    142713659349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail109,597 miles (+8,549)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,597 miles
    Test number
    748439922783
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass101,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    101,048 miles
    Test number
    511250452544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail101,033 miles (+5,323)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,033 miles
    Test number
    346762608824
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass95,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,710 miles
    Test number
    889571536314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail95,710 miles (+1)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,710 miles
    Test number
    929002256368
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  12. Fail95,709 miles (+8,516)4 dangerous8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,709 miles
    Test number
    202369482921
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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 aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass87,193 miles (+14,926)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    87,193 miles
    Test number
    343926372614
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass72,267 miles (+18,449)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    72,267 miles
    Test number
    928248063624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,818 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    53,818 miles
    Test number
    225485125004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail53,812 miles (+277)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,812 miles
    Test number
    246353150379
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass53,535 miles (+1,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    53,535 miles
    Test number
    284476253090
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to nearside outer sill

  18. Pass52,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    52,372 miles
    Test number
    537636515014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail52,372 miles (+1,435)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,372 miles
    Test number
    448176815048
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass50,937 miles (+1,286)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    50,937 miles
    Test number
    685874214045
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

  21. Pass49,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    49,651 miles
    Test number
    956816913079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail49,651 miles (+1,042)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,651 miles
    Test number
    797306113090
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass48,609 miles (+1,187)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    48,609 miles
    Test number
    375973612069
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

  24. Pass47,422 miles (+1,228)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    47,422 miles
    Test number
    865832411053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,194 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    46,194 miles
    Test number
    610709310065
    • NoteBoth front shock absorbers weak in their damping effect.

  26. Fail46,194 miles (+1,183)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,194 miles
    Test number
    220119210022
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteBoth front shock absorbers weak in their damping effect.

  27. Pass45,011 miles (+1,624)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    45,011 miles
    Test number
    323186319071
    • NoteBoth front brake discs pitted.
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing slightly.
    • NoteO/s/front bottom ball joint slightly worn,and has split dust cover.

  28. Pass43,387 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    43,387 miles
    Test number
    112076918003
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly cracking on outer sidewalls.

  29. Fail43,387 miles (+2,673)2 failures2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,387 miles
    Test number
    973845818023
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly cracking on outer sidewalls.

  30. Pass40,714 miles (+2,602)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    40,714 miles
    Test number
    400536717081
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  31. Pass38,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    38,112 miles
    Test number
    472488916087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T298 BFJ

Does T298 BFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T298 BFJ expired on 5 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T298 BFJ?
The MOT on T298 BFJ expired on 5 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T298 BFJ done?
T298 BFJ was recorded at 115,534 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2025, an average of 4,047 miles a year.
Has T298 BFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T298 BFJ has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T298 BFJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Jan 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T298 BFJ find?
T298 BFJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; speedometer not sufficiently illuminated; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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