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Nissan Micra

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

T518 BLJMOT history

T518 BLJ is a yellow petrol Nissan Micra first used on 20 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2022 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 105,017 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Oct 2022
Mileage
105,017 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,968 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T518 BLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T518 BLJ was last recorded at 105,017 miles on 13 Sept 2022, 7,179 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,838 miles · 22 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
7,179 miles
Average per year
4,968 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 105,017 miles
  • 2021 – 97,838 miles
  • 2020 – 97,178 miles
  • 2019 – 95,804 miles
  • 2018 – 92,946 miles
  • 2017 – 90,494 miles
  • 2016 – 89,180 miles
  • 2015 – 88,102 miles
  • 2014 – 84,095 miles
  • 2013 – 81,258 miles
  • 2012 – 77,308 miles
  • 2011 – 71,917 miles
  • 2010 – 63,317 miles
  • 2009 – 51,493 miles
  • 2008 – 40,866 miles
  • 2007 – 34,097 miles
  • 2006 – 25,655 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail105,017 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • General under body corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Radiator support panel heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail105,017 miles (+7,179)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,017 miles
    Test number
    451484675141
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass97,838 miles (+660)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    97,838 miles
    Test number
    798691975120
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage oil cooler pipes (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass97,178 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    97,178 miles
    Test number
    979402794696
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member/panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill & closing panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail97,178 miles (+1,374)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,178 miles
    Test number
    846579064513
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member/panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill & closing panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass95,804 miles (+2,858)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    95,804 miles
    Test number
    939952492523
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer sills heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryRadiator support panel heavily corroded

  6. Pass92,946 miles (+2,452)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    92,946 miles
    Test number
    259586151440
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryRadiator support panel heavily corroded

  7. Pass90,494 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    90,494 miles
    Test number
    600292040470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryAdvance corrosion to front crossmember
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear beam axle
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear of n/s outer sill
    • AdvisoryWear to front brake discs

  8. Fail90,494 miles (+1,314)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,494 miles
    Test number
    139529633922
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAdvance corrosion to front crossmember
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear beam axle
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear of n/s outer sill
    • AdvisoryWear to front brake discs

  9. Pass89,180 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    89,180 miles
    Test number
    521415407793
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  10. Fail89,180 miles (+1,078)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,180 miles
    Test number
    223501813649
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  11. Pass88,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    88,102 miles
    Test number
    599753503495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail88,102 miles (+4,007)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,102 miles
    Test number
    494522161426
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass84,095 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    84,095 miles
    Test number
    475638064270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Fail84,095 miles (+2,837)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,095 miles
    Test number
    638018564269
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass81,258 miles (+3,950)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    81,258 miles
    Test number
    909553473285
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Pass77,308 miles (+5,391)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    77,308 miles
    Test number
    425075372261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,917 miles (+8,600)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    71,917 miles
    Test number
    506707151233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,317 miles (+11,824)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    63,317 miles
    Test number
    724543570238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,493 miles (+10,627)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    51,493 miles
    Test number
    384673979422
    • 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)

  20. Pass40,866 miles (+6,769)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    40,866 miles
    Test number
    970396368209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail34,097 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,097 miles
    Test number
    390556477424
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass34,097 miles (+8,442)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    34,097 miles
    Test number
    762456177265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    25,655 miles
    Test number
    721475266228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail25,655 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,655 miles
    Test number
    762555266280
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T518 BLJ

Does T518 BLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T518 BLJ expired on 4 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T518 BLJ?
The MOT on T518 BLJ expired on 4 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T518 BLJ done?
T518 BLJ was recorded at 105,017 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2022, an average of 4,968 miles a year.
Has T518 BLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T518 BLJ has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T518 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 T518 BLJ find?
T518 BLJ failed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2022 with 2 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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