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Nissan Micra

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

T397 BLJMOT history

T397 BLJ is a silver petrol Nissan Micra first used on 11 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 25 MOT tests, with 85,201 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
85,201 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
22 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,791 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T397 BLJ
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
11 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T397 BLJ was last recorded at 85,201 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,200 miles · 29 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,791 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,201 miles
  • 2025 – 84,066 miles
  • 2024 – 82,696 miles
  • 2023 – 80,641 miles
  • 2022 – 78,591 miles
  • 2021 – 77,249 miles
  • 2020 – 75,869 miles
  • 2019 – 73,337 miles
  • 2018 – 70,895 miles
  • 2017 – 68,340 miles
  • 2016 – 65,553 miles
  • 2015 – 61,881 miles
  • 2014 – 58,172 miles
  • 2013 – 57,866 miles
  • 2012 – 57,395 miles
  • 2011 – 56,976 miles
  • 2010 – 56,427 miles
  • 2009 – 55,495 miles
  • 2008 – 53,534 miles
  • 2007 – 51,416 miles
  • 2006 – 48,910 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,201 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,201 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    85,201 miles
    Test number
    106884632538
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail85,200 miles (+1,134)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,200 miles
    Test number
    973067664563
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass84,066 miles (+1,370)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    84,066 miles
    Test number
    905590528278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass82,696 miles (+2,055)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    82,696 miles
    Test number
    102739398789
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass80,641 miles (+2,050)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    80,641 miles
    Test number
    137374303832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass78,591 miles (+1,342)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    78,591 miles
    Test number
    400987035259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass77,249 miles (+1,380)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    77,249 miles
    Test number
    439494597286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,869 miles (+2,532)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    75,869 miles
    Test number
    346926760063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,337 miles (+2,442)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,337 miles
    Test number
    928281874467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    70,895 miles
    Test number
    326815021419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail70,894 miles (+2,554)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,894 miles
    Test number
    538458300846
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  12. Pass68,340 miles (+2,787)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    68,340 miles
    Test number
    518980521232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,553 miles (+3,672)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    65,553 miles
    Test number
    284717259032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,881 miles (+3,709)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    61,881 miles
    Test number
    129272445185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,172 miles (+306)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    58,172 miles
    Test number
    407818124106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,866 miles (+471)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    57,866 miles
    Test number
    327458943142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,395 miles (+419)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    57,395 miles
    Test number
    717174842182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,976 miles (+549)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    56,976 miles
    Test number
    295065541120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,427 miles (+932)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    56,427 miles
    Test number
    481365340178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,495 miles (+1,961)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    55,495 miles
    Test number
    862329349169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail53,534 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,534 miles
    Test number
    224986758177
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass53,534 miles (+2,118)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    53,534 miles
    Test number
    320116058174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,416 miles (+266)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    51,416 miles
    Test number
    254367857188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,150 miles (+2,240)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    51,150 miles
    Test number
    611866417143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass48,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    48,910 miles
    Test number
    522447016106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T397 BLJ

Does T397 BLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T397 BLJ is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T397 BLJ?
The MOT on T397 BLJ is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T397 BLJ done?
T397 BLJ was recorded at 85,201 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 1,791 miles a year.
Has T397 BLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T397 BLJ has failed 3 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T397 BLJ 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 T397 BLJ find?
T397 BLJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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