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Nissan Micra

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

T978 MPUMOT history

T978 MPU is a yellow petrol Nissan Micra first used on 24 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 35 MOT tests, with 119,923 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Mar 2026
Mileage
119,923 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2025
MOT tests
35
20 passed · 15 failed
Per year
4,605 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T978 MPU
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
24 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T978 MPU was last recorded at 119,923 miles on 24 Mar 2025, 98 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,825 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
98 miles
Average per year
4,605 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,923 miles
  • 2024 – 113,161 miles
  • 2023 – 106,053 miles
  • 2022 – 99,206 miles
  • 2021 – 90,479 miles
  • 2020 – 79,302 miles
  • 2019 – 74,615 miles
  • 2018 – 72,294 miles
  • 2017 – 69,180 miles
  • 2016 – 67,187 miles
  • 2015 – 64,534 miles
  • 2014 – 61,297 miles
  • 2013 – 58,023 miles
  • 2012 – 55,043 miles
  • 2011 – 52,111 miles
  • 2010 – 47,927 miles
  • 2009 – 44,252 miles
  • 2008 – 39,874 miles
  • 2007 – 36,384 miles
  • 2006 – 32,989 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,923 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens repaired with tape but not affecting light outputRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch slightly corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

35 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,923 miles (+98)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    119,923 miles
    Test number
    123774453783
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens repaired with tape but not affecting light output
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

  2. Fail119,825 miles (+6,664)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,825 miles
    Test number
    422314860798
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens repaired with tape but not affecting light output
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

  3. Pass113,161 miles (+288)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    113,161 miles
    Test number
    756310457503
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear body sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens repaired with tape but not affecting light output
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail112,873 miles (+6,820)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,873 miles
    Test number
    966532339514
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear body sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens repaired with tape but not affecting light output
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass106,053 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    106,053 miles
    Test number
    952528701058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail106,053 miles (+6,847)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,053 miles
    Test number
    358845627129
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass99,206 miles (+8,727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    99,206 miles
    Test number
    782748247250
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass90,479 miles (+11,177)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    90,479 miles
    Test number
    587892245103
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass79,302 miles (+39)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    79,302 miles
    Test number
    465726267432
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail79,263 miles (+4,648)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,263 miles
    Test number
    902338156885
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass74,615 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    74,615 miles
    Test number
    735088759523
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view under 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front springs corroded
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to front discs

  12. Fail74,605 miles (+2,311)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,605 miles
    Test number
    962461216308
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view under 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front springs corroded
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to front discs

  13. Pass72,294 miles (+69)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    72,294 miles
    Test number
    881935065063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront crossmember corroded but not considered excessive
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust very deteriorated , rear joint about to snap

  14. Fail72,225 miles (+3,045)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,225 miles
    Test number
    396699679435
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront crossmember corroded but not considered excessive
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust very deteriorated , rear joint about to snap

  15. Pass69,180 miles (+1,993)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    69,180 miles
    Test number
    247050266961
    • AdvisorySurface rust under body

  16. Pass67,187 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    67,187 miles
    Test number
    375849545660
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box joint very rusty
    • AdvisorySlight rust on underside components

  17. Fail67,187 miles (+2,653)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,187 miles
    Test number
    626236851685
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box joint very rusty
    • AdvisorySlight rust on underside components

  18. Pass64,534 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    64,534 miles
    Test number
    537162635127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated

  19. Fail64,534 miles (+3,237)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,534 miles
    Test number
    656252235125
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated

  20. Pass61,297 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    61,297 miles
    Test number
    456929434189
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteFront crossmember rusty

  21. Fail61,297 miles (+3,274)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,297 miles
    Test number
    565209534119
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteFront crossmember rusty

  22. Pass58,023 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    58,023 miles
    Test number
    668082923161
    • NoteBoth front tyres on limit on raised tread
    • NoteRear box pipe rusty
    • NoteSlight ruat under body

  23. Fail58,023 miles (+2,980)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,023 miles
    Test number
    919442723128
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres on limit on raised tread
    • NoteRear box pipe rusty
    • NoteSlight ruat under body

  24. Pass55,043 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    55,043 miles
    Test number
    376038802113
    • 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)
    • NoteFront cross member rusty
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished
    • NoteRear exhaust rusty

  25. Fail55,043 miles (+2,932)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,043 miles
    Test number
    357578502185
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront cross member rusty
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished
    • NoteRear exhaust rusty

  26. Pass52,111 miles (+4,184)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2012
    Odometer
    52,111 miles
    Test number
    109060931146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass47,927 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    47,927 miles
    Test number
    382827310107
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has small cuts
    • NoteO/s/f and n/s/f tyres are getting close on edges

  28. Fail47,927 miles (+3,675)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,927 miles
    Test number
    310207110115
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has small cuts
    • NoteO/s/f and n/s/f tyres are getting close on edges

  29. Pass44,252 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    44,252 miles
    Test number
    144628319154
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  30. Fail44,252 miles (+4,378)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,252 miles
    Test number
    184138519174
    • FailureFront Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  31. Pass39,874 miles (+3,490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    39,874 miles
    Test number
    121006938123
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  32. Fail36,384 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,384 miles
    Test number
    312073527163
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

  33. Pass36,384 miles (+3,395)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2008
    Odometer
    36,384 miles
    Test number
    421073127119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass32,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2007
    Odometer
    32,989 miles
    Test number
    402568526192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Fail32,989 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,989 miles
    Test number
    772468826143
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about T978 MPU

Does T978 MPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T978 MPU expired on 23 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T978 MPU?
The MOT on T978 MPU expired on 23 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T978 MPU done?
T978 MPU was recorded at 119,923 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2025, an average of 4,605 miles a year.
Has T978 MPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T978 MPU has failed 15 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T978 MPU 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 T978 MPU find?
T978 MPU passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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