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Nissan Micra

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

T985 HJOMOT history

T985 HJO is a blue petrol Nissan Micra first used on 20 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 112,375 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Jan 2024
Mileage
112,375 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2024
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,243 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T985 HJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T985 HJO was last recorded at 112,375 miles on 3 Jan 2024, 11,708 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,667 miles · 4 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
11,708 miles
Average per year
3,243 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 112,375 miles
  • 2023 – 100,667 miles
  • 2022 – 100,581 miles
  • 2020 – 100,411 miles
  • 2019 – 99,837 miles
  • 2018 – 99,283 miles
  • 2017 – 98,718 miles
  • 2016 – 98,208 miles
  • 2015 – 97,235 miles
  • 2014 – 95,691 miles
  • 2013 – 93,973 miles
  • 2012 – 91,824 miles
  • 2011 – 88,187 miles
  • 2010 – 83,480 miles
  • 2009 – 78,855 miles
  • 2008 – 73,721 miles
  • 2007 – 66,447 miles
  • 2006 – 54,793 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail112,375 miles
  • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • 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 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorPosition lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Generally corroded underneath

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail112,375 miles (+11,708)9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,375 miles
    Test number
    662635824040
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • 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 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

  2. Pass100,667 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    100,667 miles
    Test number
    112537298161
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail100,667 miles (+86)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,667 miles
    Test number
    315356664397
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail100,581 miles (+170)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,581 miles
    Test number
    636809113232
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill centre coroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass100,411 miles (+36)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    100,411 miles
    Test number
    218584120186
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail100,375 miles (+538)4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,375 miles
    Test number
    839237576123
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Centre of inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass99,837 miles (+18)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,837 miles
    Test number
    391329864010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGenerally corroded underneath

  8. Fail99,819 miles (+536)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,819 miles
    Test number
    609324131087
    • MajorNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGenerally corroded underneath

  9. Pass99,283 miles (+48)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    99,283 miles
    Test number
    748928936684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Fail99,235 miles (+517)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,235 miles
    Test number
    491721158938
    • FailureNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded seal (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded seal (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded seal (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded seal (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass98,718 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    98,718 miles
    Test number
    957179404736
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre corouded

  12. Fail98,685 miles (+477)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,685 miles
    Test number
    904766565112
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre corouded

  13. Pass98,208 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    98,208 miles
    Test number
    597074532729
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryGenerally corroded underneath

  14. Fail98,192 miles (+97)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,192 miles
    Test number
    707018687431
    • FailureNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded seal (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded seal (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryGenerally corroded underneath

  15. Fail98,095 miles (+860)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,095 miles
    Test number
    727211762540
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water ingress (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted front arm bent (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass97,235 miles (+1,544)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    97,235 miles
    Test number
    766837875094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from engine
    • NoteSlight play in OSF steering arm

  17. Pass95,691 miles (+1,718)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    95,691 miles
    Test number
    677784794094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass93,973 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    93,973 miles
    Test number
    765437903170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail93,919 miles (+2,095)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,919 miles
    Test number
    536901703187
    • FailureFront Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  20. Pass91,824 miles (+3,637)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    91,824 miles
    Test number
    139051802122
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePower steering drive belt cracking.

  21. Fail88,187 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,187 miles
    Test number
    559426391008
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)
    • NoteExpansion bottie top missing
    • NoteGear stick spring broken

  22. Pass88,187 miles (+4,707)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    88,187 miles
    Test number
    627166991036
    • 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)
    • NoteExpansion bottie top missing
    • NoteGear stick spring broken

  23. Pass83,480 miles (+4,625)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    83,480 miles
    Test number
    540519390057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass78,855 miles (+5,134)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    78,855 miles
    Test number
    533115309109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass73,721 miles (+7,274)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    73,721 miles
    Test number
    973938198083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass66,447 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    66,447 miles
    Test number
    571303187038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail66,447 miles (+11,654)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,447 miles
    Test number
    900443887090
    • Repaired at testUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass54,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    54,793 miles
    Test number
    723881196012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T985 HJO

Does T985 HJO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T985 HJO expired on 3 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T985 HJO?
The MOT on T985 HJO expired on 3 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T985 HJO done?
T985 HJO was recorded at 112,375 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2024, an average of 3,243 miles a year.
Has T985 HJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T985 HJO has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T985 HJO 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 T985 HJO find?
T985 HJO failed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2024 with 9 major defects: all direction indicators not working; boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 6 more.

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