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Nissan Micra

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

T489 BTHMOT history

T489 BTH is a yellow petrol Nissan Micra first used on 7 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 68,810 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Jan 2024
Mileage
68,810 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2023
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
982 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T489 BTH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T489 BTH was last recorded at 68,810 miles on 12 Jan 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 May 2009: 58,751 miles, lower than 58,788 miles on 11 May 2009.
  • 12 Nov 2013: 64,729 miles, lower than 72,767 miles on 24 Oct 2012.

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
68,810 miles · 11 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
982 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 68,810 miles
  • 2022 – 68,701 miles
  • 2020 – 68,493 miles
  • 2019 – 68,385 miles
  • 2018 – 68,125 miles
  • 2017 – 67,705 miles
  • 2016 – 67,195 miles
  • 2015 – 66,701 miles
  • 2014 – 66,093 miles
  • 2013 – 64,729 miles
  • 2012 – 72,767 miles
  • 2011 – 60,783 miles
  • 2010 – 59,661 miles
  • 2009 – 58,751 miles
  • 2008 – 57,815 miles
  • 2007 – 56,874 miles
  • 2006 – 52,549 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,810 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outside scope of test (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONTS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTTOM OF RAD AREA

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS 2.5 MM APPROX

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

29 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,810 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    68,810 miles
    Test number
    807767706828
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outside scope of test (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail68,810 miles (+109)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,810 miles
    Test number
    493567868680
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outside scope of test (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass68,701 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    68,701 miles
    Test number
    191489503011
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONTS (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTTOM OF RAD AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS 2.5 MM APPROX (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail68,694 miles (+201)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,694 miles
    Test number
    983423822160
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER ARCH AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONTS (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTTOM OF RAD AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER LOWER ARCH,REAR BOX AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS 2.5 MM APPROX (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass68,493 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    68,493 miles
    Test number
    491639147734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail68,491 miles (+106)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,491 miles
    Test number
    723312849128
    • MajorOffside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened below spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass68,385 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,385 miles
    Test number
    313474843254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail68,384 miles (+259)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,384 miles
    Test number
    633413505701
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass68,125 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    68,125 miles
    Test number
    609747966495
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Fail68,122 miles (+417)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,122 miles
    Test number
    643174550281
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass67,705 miles (+510)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    67,705 miles
    Test number
    630263128784
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

  12. Pass67,195 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    67,195 miles
    Test number
    517524067779
    • AdvisoryFront crossmember corroded near engine support

  13. Fail67,195 miles (+494)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,195 miles
    Test number
    873524529520
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront crossmember corroded near engine support

  14. Pass66,701 miles (+608)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    66,701 miles
    Test number
    361807952434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    66,093 miles
    Test number
    357494324359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail66,093 miles (+1,364)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,093 miles
    Test number
    438884524415
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass64,729 miles (-8,038)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    64,729 miles
    Test number
    477316613499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    72,767 miles
    Test number
    918818292253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail72,767 miles (+11,984)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,767 miles
    Test number
    298688292268
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass60,783 miles (+1,122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    60,783 miles
    Test number
    218685381280
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass59,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    59,661 miles
    Test number
    142646970160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail59,661 miles (+910)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,661 miles
    Test number
    240855470108
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass58,751 miles (-37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    58,751 miles
    Test number
    704052539113
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail58,788 miles (+973)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,788 miles
    Test number
    954861239106
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass57,815 miles (+941)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    57,815 miles
    Test number
    190989828149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass56,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    56,874 miles
    Test number
    722061727105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail56,874 miles (+4,325)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,874 miles
    Test number
    333361727157
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass52,549 miles (+171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    52,549 miles
    Test number
    181855316147
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  29. Fail52,378 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,378 miles
    Test number
    891529806132
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Questions about T489 BTH

Does T489 BTH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T489 BTH expired on 11 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T489 BTH?
The MOT on T489 BTH expired on 11 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T489 BTH done?
T489 BTH was recorded at 68,810 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2023, an average of 982 miles a year.
Has T489 BTH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T489 BTH has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T489 BTH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 12 May 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T489 BTH find?
T489 BTH passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outside scope of test.

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