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Nissan Micra

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

T498 BLJMOT history

T498 BLJ is a red petrol Nissan Micra first used on 10 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 119,093 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jan 2025
Mileage
119,093 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2023
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T498 BLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T498 BLJ was last recorded at 119,093 miles on 11 Dec 2023, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,088 miles · 27 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
5,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 119,093 miles
  • 2022 – 109,777 miles
  • 2021 – 97,838 miles
  • 2020 – 88,562 miles
  • 2019 – 72,037 miles
  • 2018 – 61,363 miles
  • 2017 – 60,121 miles
  • 2016 – 59,127 miles
  • 2015 – 56,258 miles
  • 2014 – 53,140 miles
  • 2013 – 49,388 miles
  • 2012 – 47,934 miles
  • 2011 – 45,310 miles
  • 2010 – 42,274 miles
  • 2009 – 37,557 miles
  • 2008 – 33,458 miles
  • 2007 – 29,455 miles
  • 2006 – 25,527 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,093 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower cross member corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,093 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    119,093 miles
    Test number
    296183572469
    • AdvisoryFront Lower cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail119,088 miles (+7,853)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,088 miles
    Test number
    454776759084
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass111,235 miles (+1,458)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    111,235 miles
    Test number
    634862286177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail109,777 miles (+11,939)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,777 miles
    Test number
    340135762230
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryLower exhaust shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass97,838 miles (+9,276)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    97,838 miles
    Test number
    356646109141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,562 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    88,562 miles
    Test number
    300516928268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail88,560 miles (+16,523)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,560 miles
    Test number
    746451905061
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  8. Pass72,037 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    72,037 miles
    Test number
    506274042422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail72,037 miles (+10,674)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,037 miles
    Test number
    859888294683
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass61,363 miles (+1,242)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    61,363 miles
    Test number
    409121473683
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak on engine

  11. Pass60,121 miles (+994)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    60,121 miles
    Test number
    717122361260
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass59,127 miles (+2,869)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    59,127 miles
    Test number
    714388161643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,258 miles (+3,118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    56,258 miles
    Test number
    240106245389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer c.v.gaiter has small split & weeping grease

  14. Pass53,140 miles (+3,752)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    53,140 miles
    Test number
    646405234259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,388 miles (+1,454)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    49,388 miles
    Test number
    876948423252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,934 miles (+540)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    47,934 miles
    Test number
    726340732266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail47,394 miles (+2,084)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,394 miles
    Test number
    738859022237
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass45,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    45,310 miles
    Test number
    486942231245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail45,310 miles (+3,036)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,310 miles
    Test number
    507412331226
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail42,274 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,274 miles
    Test number
    163509830227
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass42,274 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    42,274 miles
    Test number
    281459630235
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass42,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    42,252 miles
    Test number
    833736780131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail42,252 miles (+214)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,252 miles
    Test number
    273526080449
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Fail42,038 miles (+4,481)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,038 miles
    Test number
    782548340100
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass37,557 miles (+4,099)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    37,557 miles
    Test number
    220086069146
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre tread low on outer edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre badly perished and has cut in centre of tread

  26. Pass33,458 miles (+4,003)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    33,458 miles
    Test number
    474746158110
    • NoteCv boots perishing

  27. Pass29,455 miles (+3,928)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    29,455 miles
    Test number
    864710757166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass25,527 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    25,527 miles
    Test number
    802864156130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about T498 BLJ

Does T498 BLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T498 BLJ expired on 2 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T498 BLJ?
The MOT on T498 BLJ expired on 2 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T498 BLJ done?
T498 BLJ was recorded at 119,093 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2023, an average of 5,340 miles a year.
Has T498 BLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T498 BLJ has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T498 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 T498 BLJ find?
T498 BLJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2023 with 2 advisories: front lower cross member corroded; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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