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Nissan Micra

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

T438 DRPMOT history

T438 DRP is a blue petrol Nissan Micra first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 104,917 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
104,917 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,791 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T438 DRP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T438 DRP was last recorded at 104,917 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 4,942 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,975 miles · 19 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
4,942 miles
Average per year
3,791 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,917 miles
  • 2021 – 99,975 miles
  • 2020 – 95,032 miles
  • 2019 – 87,443 miles
  • 2018 – 77,083 miles
  • 2017 – 65,479 miles
  • 2016 – 53,625 miles
  • 2015 – 43,322 miles
  • 2014 – 41,752 miles
  • 2013 – 40,992 miles
  • 2012 – 40,056 miles
  • 2011 – 38,381 miles
  • 2010 – 36,340 miles
  • 2009 – 34,545 miles
  • 2008 – 32,549 miles
  • 2007 – 30,389 miles
  • 2006 – 27,545 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,917 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,917 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    104,917 miles
    Test number
    666955899937
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail104,917 miles (+4,942)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,917 miles
    Test number
    474376757718
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass99,975 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    99,975 miles
    Test number
    271888388072
    • AdvisoryAge related rust and corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail99,973 miles (+4,941)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,973 miles
    Test number
    336639936558
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Dog belt stuck in buckle (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced end of sill in front of wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner + outer + end of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront discs in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s outer sill weak

  5. Pass95,032 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    95,032 miles
    Test number
    888974694278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail95,032 miles (+7,589)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,032 miles
    Test number
    760198523191
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass87,443 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    87,443 miles
    Test number
    673119079630
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Fail87,443 miles (+10,360)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,443 miles
    Test number
    294982656399
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass77,083 miles (+11,604)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    77,083 miles
    Test number
    888758700320
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded

  10. Pass65,479 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    65,479 miles
    Test number
    475787905886
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Fail65,479 miles (+11,854)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,479 miles
    Test number
    280477516662
    • FailureCentral Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass53,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    53,625 miles
    Test number
    593399923383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail53,625 miles (+10,303)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,625 miles
    Test number
    148561747346
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at both sides of rear outer sills (5.2.6)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at both sides rear of outer sills (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass43,322 miles (+1,570)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    43,322 miles
    Test number
    157353715429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,752 miles (+760)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    41,752 miles
    Test number
    737640784022
    • Note1/ O/S/R SILL VERY RUSTY

  16. Pass40,992 miles (+936)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    40,992 miles
    Test number
    105305883072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    40,056 miles
    Test number
    748006882036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail40,056 miles (+1,675)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,056 miles
    Test number
    966576182099
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass38,381 miles (+2,041)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    38,381 miles
    Test number
    528823681072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,340 miles (+1,795)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    36,340 miles
    Test number
    102284180400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,545 miles (+1,996)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    34,545 miles
    Test number
    731761199068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,549 miles (+2,160)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    32,549 miles
    Test number
    663798088054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,389 miles (+2,844)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    30,389 miles
    Test number
    800699477084
    • Note1/ N/S/F + O/S/R TYRES STARTING TO CRACK ON INSIDE WALLS

  24. Pass27,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    27,545 miles
    Test number
    381032986097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T438 DRP

Does T438 DRP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T438 DRP is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T438 DRP?
The MOT on T438 DRP is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T438 DRP done?
T438 DRP was recorded at 104,917 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 3,791 miles a year.
Has T438 DRP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T438 DRP has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T438 DRP 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 T438 DRP find?
T438 DRP passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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