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Nissan Micra

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

T342 DBYMOT history

T342 DBY is a blue petrol Nissan Micra first used on 14 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 95,350 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Apr 2023
Mileage
95,350 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,640 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T342 DBY
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
14 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T342 DBY was last recorded at 95,350 miles on 26 Mar 2022, 1,014 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,336 miles · 6 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
1,014 miles
Average per year
3,640 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 95,350 miles
  • 2021 – 94,336 miles
  • 2020 – 91,909 miles
  • 2019 – 84,350 miles
  • 2018 – 80,627 miles
  • 2017 – 77,612 miles
  • 2016 – 75,254 miles
  • 2014 – 72,458 miles
  • 2013 – 69,894 miles
  • 2012 – 67,633 miles
  • 2011 – 65,042 miles
  • 2010 – 62,130 miles
  • 2009 – 58,344 miles
  • 2008 – 52,437 miles
  • 2007 – 46,640 miles
  • 2006 – 38,132 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,350 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear frame and others suspension components corroded

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 Headlamp aim too low

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Wipers poor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,350 miles (+1,014)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    95,350 miles
    Test number
    331551005153
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear frame and others suspension components corroded

  2. Pass94,336 miles (+2,427)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    94,336 miles
    Test number
    790143175474
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak but not excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion underbody

  3. Pass91,909 miles (+16)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    91,909 miles
    Test number
    967262024271
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion

  4. Fail91,893 miles (+7,543)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,893 miles
    Test number
    681171285252
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass84,350 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    84,350 miles
    Test number
    623275036440
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail84,342 miles (+3,715)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,342 miles
    Test number
    624395373664
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass80,627 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    80,627 miles
    Test number
    975328337872
    • AdvisoryWipers poor

  8. Fail80,627 miles (+3,015)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,627 miles
    Test number
    885283630593
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWipers poor

  9. Pass77,612 miles (+2,358)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    77,612 miles
    Test number
    616020326350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front rim damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel trim damaged
    • AdvisoryLow effort n/s/r

  10. Pass75,254 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    75,254 miles
    Test number
    437028303459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  11. Fail75,254 miles (+2,796)6 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,254 miles
    Test number
    628019185121
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Pass72,458 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    72,458 miles
    Test number
    946734744309
    • NoteNearside rear parking brake effort is low

  13. Fail72,458 miles (+2,564)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,458 miles
    Test number
    409394044458
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteNearside rear parking brake effort is low

  14. Pass69,894 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    69,894 miles
    Test number
    689081433327
    • NoteNearside rear parking brake effort is low
    • NotePlay in offside front hub assembley

  15. Fail69,894 miles (+2,261)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,894 miles
    Test number
    346510933345
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside rear parking brake effort is low
    • NotePlay in offside front hub assembley

  16. Pass67,633 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    67,633 miles
    Test number
    229852332389
    • NoteBoth front outer cv gaitors are perrished and cracked
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are worn low
    • NotePlay in o/s/f lower ball joint

  17. Fail67,632 miles (+2,590)6 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,632 miles
    Test number
    998022932372
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth front outer cv gaitors are perrished and cracked
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are worn low
    • NotePlay in o/s/f lower ball joint

  18. Pass65,042 miles (+2,912)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    65,042 miles
    Test number
    356675291277
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFront panel under radiator holed and corroded

  19. Pass62,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    62,130 miles
    Test number
    171072410304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail62,130 miles (+3,786)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,130 miles
    Test number
    462112110411
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass58,344 miles (+5,907)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    58,344 miles
    Test number
    764191809373
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass52,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    52,437 miles
    Test number
    421462908363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail52,437 miles (+5,797)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,437 miles
    Test number
    681302608301
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass46,640 miles (+8,508)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    46,640 miles
    Test number
    511882097270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail38,132 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,132 miles
    Test number
    304297386143
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass38,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    38,132 miles
    Test number
    511187686177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T342 DBY

Does T342 DBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T342 DBY expired on 13 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T342 DBY?
The MOT on T342 DBY expired on 13 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T342 DBY done?
T342 DBY was recorded at 95,350 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2022, an average of 3,640 miles a year.
Has T342 DBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T342 DBY has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on T342 DBY 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 T342 DBY find?
T342 DBY passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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