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Nissan Micra

White · Petrol · 2015 · 1,198 cc

T81 LALMOT history

T81 LAL is a white petrol Nissan Micra first used on 30 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 96,074 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
96,074 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,399 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T81 LAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T81 LAL was last recorded at 96,074 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 6,094 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,980 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,094 miles
Average per year
9,399 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,074 miles
  • 2025 – 89,980 miles
  • 2024 – 84,616 miles
  • 2023 – 75,580 miles
  • 2022 – 65,507 miles
  • 2020 – 58,373 miles
  • 2019 – 42,891 miles
  • 2018 – 27,421 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,074 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear indicator lens cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 28 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,074 miles (+6,094)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    96,074 miles
    Test number
    265205996491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass89,980 miles (+5,364)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    89,980 miles
    Test number
    159732999677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,616 miles (+160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    84,616 miles
    Test number
    525580148705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened Top mounts play (5.3.3 (c) (i))

  4. Fail84,456 miles (+8,876)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,456 miles
    Test number
    833042689496
    • DangerousNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

  5. Pass75,580 miles (+10)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    75,580 miles
    Test number
    481979183017
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear indicator lens cracked

  6. Fail75,570 miles (+10,063)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,570 miles
    Test number
    764499619728
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear indicator lens cracked

  7. Pass65,507 miles (+7,134)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    65,507 miles
    Test number
    843554473438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass58,373 miles (+15,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    58,373 miles
    Test number
    675360536247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass42,891 miles (+15,470)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    42,891 miles
    Test number
    912463837032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    27,421 miles
    Test number
    295927802509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T81 LAL

Does T81 LAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T81 LAL is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T81 LAL?
The MOT on T81 LAL is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T81 LAL done?
T81 LAL was recorded at 96,074 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 9,399 miles a year.
Has T81 LAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T81 LAL has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T81 LAL 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 T81 LAL find?
T81 LAL passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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