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Nissan Micra

White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

T597 BLJMOT history

T597 BLJ is a white petrol Nissan Micra first used on 17 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 95,228 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2025
Mileage
95,228 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2024
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,472 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T597 BLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T597 BLJ was last recorded at 95,228 miles on 28 Oct 2024, 2,983 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Apr 2022: 90,031 miles, lower than 115,639 miles on 12 Feb 2021.

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
92,245 miles · 13 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
2,983 miles
Average per year
2,472 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 95,228 miles
  • 2023 – 92,245 miles
  • 2022 – 92,229 miles
  • 2021 – 115,639 miles
  • 2019 – 111,985 miles
  • 2018 – 107,832 miles
  • 2017 – 104,138 miles
  • 2016 – 102,488 miles
  • 2015 – 97,137 miles
  • 2014 – 91,914 miles
  • 2013 – 87,310 miles
  • 2012 – 82,504 miles
  • 2011 – 77,999 miles
  • 2010 – 73,343 miles
  • 2009 – 68,601 miles
  • 2008 – 63,828 miles
  • 2007 – 58,981 miles
  • 2006 – 53,869 miles
  • 2005 – 47,496 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,228 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront bumper loose

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Various slight corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

32 tests since 8 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,228 miles (+2,983)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    95,228 miles
    Test number
    346935923167
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper loose
  2. Pass92,245 miles (+16)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    92,245 miles
    Test number
    522038579371
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust protruding excessively, advise to rectify
    • AdvisoryHandbrake efficiency only just met requirements
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive borderline, advise to rectify (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion
  3. Fail92,229 miles (+18)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,229 miles
    Test number
    880766296606
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear flange loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious slight corrosion
  4. Fail92,211 miles (+2,180)10 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,211 miles
    Test number
    982192072303
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEmissions not tested Aborted (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged chafed on wheel (1.6 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced closing panel/inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryBumpers slightly loose
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front flexible brake hose insecure, not attached to shock absorber
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious slight corrosion
  5. Pass90,031 miles (-25,608)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    90,031 miles
    Test number
    776433331328
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious slight corrosion
  6. Pass115,639 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    115,639 miles
    Test number
    526643154392
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. Fail115,639 miles (+3,654)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,639 miles
    Test number
    564409562100
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  8. Pass111,985 miles (+4,153)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    111,985 miles
    Test number
    589831536736
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  9. Pass107,832 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    107,832 miles
    Test number
    293563350424
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs heavily pitted and corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing thin
  10. Fail107,832 miles (+3,694)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,832 miles
    Test number
    383644954620
    • MajorCoil spring insecure both rear not locating when lowering vehicle (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs heavily pitted and corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing thin
  11. Pass104,138 miles (+1,650)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    104,138 miles
    Test number
    448617606345
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front cross member under radiator
    • AdvisoryPatchy corrosion to offside body sill and end cap
  12. Pass102,488 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    102,488 miles
    Test number
    545267127416
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front cross member under radiator
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside outter body sill
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch
  13. Fail102,488 miles (+5,351)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,488 miles
    Test number
    970085068728
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front cross member under radiator
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside outter body sill
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch
  14. Pass97,137 miles (+5,223)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    97,137 miles
    Test number
    925409125148
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside sill damaged
  15. Fail91,914 miles2 repaired8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,914 miles
    Test number
    348420934124
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Pass91,914 miles (+4,604)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    91,914 miles
    Test number
    996280034175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Pass87,310 miles (+102)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    87,310 miles
    Test number
    835718333184
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is heavily perished caused by seperation or partial failure of its structure
    • NoteNearside sill has slight damage
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is heavily perished caused by seperation or partial failure of its structure
  18. Fail87,208 miles (+4,704)6 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,208 miles
    Test number
    245521733143
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is heavily perished caused by seperation or partial failure of its structure
    • NoteNearside sill has slight damage
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is heavily perished caused by seperation or partial failure of its structure
  19. Pass82,504 miles (+122)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    82,504 miles
    Test number
    226924742484
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside sill damaged
  20. Fail82,382 miles (+4,383)1 failure3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,382 miles
    Test number
    888773132148
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in rear tyre
    • NoteNearside sill damaged
  21. Pass77,999 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    77,999 miles
    Test number
    175239831108
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NotePassenger front seat belt does not fully retract
  22. Fail77,999 miles (+4,656)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,999 miles
    Test number
    227988731425
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NotePassenger front seat belt does not fully retract
  23. Pass73,343 miles (+4,742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    73,343 miles
    Test number
    632135230104
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  24. Pass68,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    68,601 miles
    Test number
    411848439143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail68,601 miles (+4,773)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,601 miles
    Test number
    791936239191
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass63,828 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    63,828 miles
    Test number
    823055438123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail63,788 miles (+4,807)2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,788 miles
    Test number
    450181338113
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  28. Pass58,981 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    58,981 miles
    Test number
    371202137154
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  29. Fail58,981 miles (+5,112)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,981 miles
    Test number
    370651037145
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  30. Pass53,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    53,869 miles
    Test number
    233496736454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail53,869 miles (+6,373)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,869 miles
    Test number
    953825736167
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
  32. Pass47,496 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    47,496 miles
    Test number
    931339085140
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about T597 BLJ

Does T597 BLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T597 BLJ expired on 27 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T597 BLJ?
The MOT on T597 BLJ expired on 27 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T597 BLJ done?
T597 BLJ was recorded at 95,228 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2024, an average of 2,472 miles a year.
Has T597 BLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T597 BLJ has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T597 BLJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Apr 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T597 BLJ find?
T597 BLJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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