Nissan logo

Nissan Micra

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

T488 SETMOT history

T488 SET is a blue petrol Nissan Micra first used on 24 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 82,817 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
82,817 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,139 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T488 SET in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T488 SET
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
24 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T488 SET was last recorded at 82,817 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,813 miles · 17 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,139 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,817 miles
  • 2025 – 82,015 miles
  • 2024 – 76,846 miles
  • 2023 – 71,657 miles
  • 2022 – 69,254 miles
  • 2021 – 68,975 miles
  • 2020 – 68,909 miles
  • 2019 – 54,753 miles
  • 2018 – 41,637 miles
  • 2017 – 30,382 miles
  • 2016 – 28,074 miles
  • 2015 – 28,031 miles
  • 2014 – 27,601 miles
  • 2013 – 27,201 miles
  • 2012 – 26,880 miles
  • 2011 – 26,162 miles
  • 2010 – 24,788 miles
  • 2009 – 23,787 miles
  • 2008 – 22,523 miles
  • 2007 – 21,232 miles
  • 2006 – 19,373 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,817 miles
  • AdvisoryFront lower radiator support panel heavily corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load comp to flexi (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load comp to flexi (1.1.11 (c))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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Axle corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Radiator support panel corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Underside corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,817 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    82,817 miles
    Test number
    946645347936
    • AdvisoryFront lower radiator support panel heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load comp to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load comp to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail82,813 miles (+798)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,813 miles
    Test number
    714444264123
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront lower radiator support panel heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load comp to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load comp to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass82,015 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    82,015 miles
    Test number
    711658223445
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load comp to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load comp to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail82,013 miles (+5,167)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,013 miles
    Test number
    417200990996
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have protective coatings (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded not within prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

  5. Pass76,846 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    76,846 miles
    Test number
    357839899236
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower part of wing heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail76,846 miles (+5,189)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,846 miles
    Test number
    397108685856
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower part of wing heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass71,657 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    71,657 miles
    Test number
    784276333445
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav
    • AdvisoryRadiator support panel corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

  8. Fail71,656 miles (+2,402)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,656 miles
    Test number
    120432102513
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav
    • AdvisoryRadiator support panel corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

  9. Pass69,254 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    69,254 miles
    Test number
    661435325685
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral age related corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded

  10. Fail69,252 miles (+277)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,252 miles
    Test number
    332057517663
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral age related corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded

  11. Pass68,975 miles (+66)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    68,975 miles
    Test number
    276228722068
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  12. Pass68,909 miles (+14,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    68,909 miles
    Test number
    480343759995
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass54,753 miles (+13,116)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    54,753 miles
    Test number
    349838374908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,637 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    41,637 miles
    Test number
    885388020888
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  15. Fail41,637 miles (+11,255)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,637 miles
    Test number
    705836736087
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  16. Pass30,382 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    30,382 miles
    Test number
    666104578982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail30,382 miles (+2,308)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,382 miles
    Test number
    898446932966
    • 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)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass28,074 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    28,074 miles
    Test number
    307676862528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,031 miles (+430)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    28,031 miles
    Test number
    808437415279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,601 miles (+400)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    27,601 miles
    Test number
    757356214224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    27,201 miles
    Test number
    495689113215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail27,196 miles (+316)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,196 miles
    Test number
    578049213270
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  23. Pass26,880 miles (+718)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    26,880 miles
    Test number
    758194712279
    • NoteOffside rear service brake low effort

  24. Pass26,162 miles (+1,374)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    26,162 miles
    Test number
    999343311259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,788 miles (+1,001)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    24,788 miles
    Test number
    310063120260
    • NoteNearside wiper blade split

  26. Fail23,787 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,787 miles
    Test number
    304265629478
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass23,787 miles (+1,264)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    23,787 miles
    Test number
    400465529274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass22,523 miles (+1,291)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    22,523 miles
    Test number
    653668258102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass21,232 miles (+1,859)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    21,232 miles
    Test number
    392864367156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass19,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    19,373 miles
    Test number
    333329056123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T488 SET

Does T488 SET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T488 SET is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T488 SET?
The MOT on T488 SET is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T488 SET done?
T488 SET was recorded at 82,817 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 3,139 miles a year.
Has T488 SET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T488 SET has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T488 SET 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 T488 SET find?
T488 SET passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front lower radiator support panel heavily corroded; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load comp to flexi; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load comp to flexi.

Related registrations

Browse all T488 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.