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Nissan Micra

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

T397 VGAMOT history

T397 VGA is a green petrol Nissan Micra first used on 14 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 148,304 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Aug 2025
Mileage
148,304 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,923 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T397 VGA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T397 VGA was last recorded at 148,304 miles on 24 Jul 2024, 5,006 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Aug 2013: 83,429 miles, lower than 83,472 miles on 22 Aug 2013.

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
143,298 miles · 11 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
5,006 miles
Average per year
5,923 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 148,304 miles
  • 2023 – 143,298 miles
  • 2022 – 138,778 miles
  • 2021 – 133,038 miles
  • 2020 – 127,913 miles
  • 2019 – 123,130 miles
  • 2018 – 116,144 miles
  • 2017 – 110,014 miles
  • 2016 – 103,468 miles
  • 2015 – 97,717 miles
  • 2014 – 91,415 miles
  • 2013 – 83,429 miles
  • 2011 – 67,746 miles
  • 2010 – 60,397 miles
  • 2009 – 55,028 miles
  • 2008 – 50,345 miles
  • 2007 – 46,304 miles
  • 2006 – 43,530 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,304 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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Advise corrosion to inner and outer sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Advise fuel filler pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass148,304 miles (+5,006)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    148,304 miles
    Test number
    313677918212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass143,298 miles (+4,520)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    143,298 miles
    Test number
    986376172429
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion across rear axle

  3. Pass138,778 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    138,778 miles
    Test number
    474084480036
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight wiper marks on screen

  4. Fail138,778 miles (+5,740)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,778 miles
    Test number
    239252540253
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight wiper marks on screen

  5. Pass133,038 miles (+5,125)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    133,038 miles
    Test number
    344307445156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass127,913 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    127,913 miles
    Test number
    166116313419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail127,909 miles (+4,779)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,909 miles
    Test number
    833233318563
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass123,130 miles (+127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    123,130 miles
    Test number
    438997632410
    • AdvisoryAdvise corrosion to inner and outer sills
    • AdvisoryAdvise fuel filler pipes corroded

  9. Fail123,003 miles (+6,859)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,003 miles
    Test number
    884694680366
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise corrosion to inner and outer sills
    • AdvisoryAdvise fuel filler pipes corroded

  10. Pass116,144 miles (+6,130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    116,144 miles
    Test number
    401251562163
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass110,014 miles (+6,546)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    110,014 miles
    Test number
    573533390749
    • AdvisoryAdvise corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r inner arch
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight corrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight noise n/s/f cv joint

  12. Pass103,468 miles (+5,751)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    103,468 miles
    Test number
    269457733129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass97,717 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    97,717 miles
    Test number
    545443256664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail97,649 miles (+6,234)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,649 miles
    Test number
    769891705943
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sil (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass91,415 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    91,415 miles
    Test number
    976307994280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

  16. Fail91,404 miles (+7,975)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,404 miles
    Test number
    436696244286
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

  17. Pass83,429 miles (-43)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    83,429 miles
    Test number
    359582043409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Fail83,472 miles4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,472 miles
    Test number
    316594533236
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    965936532259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,746 miles (+335)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    67,746 miles
    Test number
    435286631215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracking on side wall
    • NoteSlight play o/s/f top suspension mounting
    • NoteSlight scratches on windscreen

  21. Fail67,411 miles (+7,014)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,411 miles
    Test number
    377557321211
    • FailureFront Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracking on side wall
    • NoteSlight play o/s/f top suspension mounting
    • NoteSlight scratches on windscreen

  22. Pass60,397 miles (+5,369)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    60,397 miles
    Test number
    321575920202
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass55,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    55,028 miles
    Test number
    461448839261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail55,028 miles (+4,683)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,028 miles
    Test number
    694098539263
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edges

  25. Pass50,345 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    50,345 miles
    Test number
    983204338239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail50,301 miles (+3,997)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,301 miles
    Test number
    643283738253
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteRemoved obstruction from interior mirror to light switch

  27. Pass46,304 miles (+2,774)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    46,304 miles
    Test number
    653207537222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass43,530 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    43,530 miles
    Test number
    891659516392
    • NoteKeep check on rear tyre wear, 2-3mm, limit 1.6mm.

Questions about T397 VGA

Does T397 VGA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T397 VGA expired on 10 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T397 VGA?
The MOT on T397 VGA expired on 10 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T397 VGA done?
T397 VGA was recorded at 148,304 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2024, an average of 5,923 miles a year.
Has T397 VGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T397 VGA has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T397 VGA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Aug 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T397 VGA find?
T397 VGA passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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