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Nissan Micra

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

T331 VBLMOT history

T331 VBL is a silver petrol Nissan Micra first used on 17 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 75,498 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Nov 2025
Mileage
75,498 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,518 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T331 VBL
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
17 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T331 VBL was last recorded at 75,498 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 5,611 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,887 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,611 miles
Average per year
2,518 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,498 miles
  • 2024 – 69,887 miles
  • 2023 – 64,479 miles
  • 2022 – 57,634 miles
  • 2021 – 47,516 miles
  • 2020 – 46,752 miles
  • 2019 – 41,621 miles
  • 2018 – 41,343 miles
  • 2017 – 41,096 miles
  • 2016 – 40,714 miles
  • 2015 – 40,209 miles
  • 2014 – 39,671 miles
  • 2013 – 38,420 miles
  • 2012 – 37,423 miles
  • 2011 – 36,381 miles
  • 2010 – 35,890 miles
  • 2009 – 34,183 miles
  • 2008 – 32,049 miles
  • 2007 – 29,843 miles
  • 2006 – 26,302 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail75,498 miles
  • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Inner valance corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail75,498 miles (+5,611)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,498 miles
    Test number
    718459193964
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass69,887 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    69,887 miles
    Test number
    772713795280
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail69,878 miles (+5,399)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,878 miles
    Test number
    624510896896
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass64,479 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    64,479 miles
    Test number
    365240949600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail64,477 miles (+6,843)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,477 miles
    Test number
    280303957645
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass57,634 miles (+161)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    57,634 miles
    Test number
    308089647625
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner valance corroded

  7. Fail57,473 miles (+9,957)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,473 miles
    Test number
    295472488962
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner valance corroded

  8. Pass47,516 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    47,516 miles
    Test number
    933789812183
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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))

  9. Fail47,516 miles (+764)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,516 miles
    Test number
    194733162725
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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))

  10. Pass46,752 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    46,752 miles
    Test number
    672580424420
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking

  11. Fail46,752 miles (+5,131)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,752 miles
    Test number
    664336156196
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking

  12. Pass41,621 miles (+278)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    41,621 miles
    Test number
    212896813570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,343 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    41,343 miles
    Test number
    403373515184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail41,315 miles (+219)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,315 miles
    Test number
    747941564636
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass41,096 miles (+382)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    41,096 miles
    Test number
    114333071087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,714 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    40,714 miles
    Test number
    824368001668
    • AdvisoryCorrosion exhaust
    • AdvisoryFront and rear number plates slightly discoloured
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded
    • AdvisorySmall stone chips in windsreen
    • AdvisoryUnder body srface corrosion

  17. Fail40,714 miles (+505)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,714 miles
    Test number
    715036839819
    • FailureRear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion exhaust
    • AdvisoryFront and rear number plates slightly discoloured
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded
    • AdvisorySmall stone chips in windsreen
    • AdvisoryUnder body srface corrosion

  18. Pass40,209 miles (+538)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    40,209 miles
    Test number
    358981935119
    • NoteStone chips in windsreen corrosion exhaust front number plate slightly discoloured under body corrosion rear brake limiter valve damp corrosion rear axle beam

  19. Pass39,671 miles (+1,251)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    39,671 miles
    Test number
    319052634128
    • NoteSmall stone chips in windsreen front nuber plate slightly discoloured under body surface corrosion o/s/f n/s/f outer c/v boots badly perishing slight grease leakage from clips rear axle beam corroded n/s/r wheel rim kerbed

  20. Pass38,420 miles (+997)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    38,420 miles
    Test number
    788183033175
    • NoteStone chip in windsreen o/s/f n/s/f outer c/v boots badly perished slight grease leakage fron clips under body surface corrosion corrosion exhaust front number plate slightly discoloured

  21. Pass37,423 miles (+1,042)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    37,423 miles
    Test number
    339455732175
    • NoteBelts cracking under body corrosion front cross member metal getting thin o/s/f n/s/f outer c/v boots perishing slight grease leakage boot clips front shock obsorbers slightly weak

  22. Pass36,381 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    36,381 miles
    Test number
    838059921117
    • NoteSlight cracking belts wheel rims kerbed o/s/f n/s/f outer c/v boots perishing slight grease leakage c/v boot clips metal thin n/s/f cross member under body surface corrosion clutch cable jerky

  23. Fail36,373 miles (+483)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,373 miles
    Test number
    246169821122
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass35,890 miles (+1,707)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    35,890 miles
    Test number
    351641230115
    • NoteFront brake discs ridged spare tyre flat surface corrosion exhaust o/s/f n/s/f outer c/v boots perishing grease leakage clips slight under body surface corrosion n/s/f wheel rim kerbed

  25. Pass34,183 miles (+2,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2010
    Odometer
    34,183 miles
    Test number
    561671339162
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass32,049 miles (+2,206)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    32,049 miles
    Test number
    422303138130
    • NoteExhaust system rusty
    • NoteFront cv boots damp
    • NoteFront indicators pale

  27. Pass29,843 miles (+3,541)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    29,843 miles
    Test number
    901330537157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSlight leak from nearside outer cv gaiter

  28. Pass26,302 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    26,302 miles
    Test number
    242892036118
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth outer c v gaiters leaking grease

Questions about T331 VBL

Does T331 VBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T331 VBL expired on 28 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T331 VBL?
The MOT on T331 VBL expired on 28 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T331 VBL done?
T331 VBL was recorded at 75,498 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 2,518 miles a year.
Has T331 VBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T331 VBL has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T331 VBL 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 T331 VBL find?
T331 VBL failed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 6 major defects: battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 3 more.

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