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Nissan Micra

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

T986 NLCMOT history

T986 NLC is a silver petrol Nissan Micra first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 49,721 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2025
Mileage
49,721 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,527 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T986 NLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T986 NLC was last recorded at 49,721 miles on 6 Sept 2025, 3,094 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,627 miles · 24 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
3,094 miles
Average per year
1,527 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 49,721 miles
  • 2024 – 46,627 miles
  • 2023 – 45,740 miles
  • 2022 – 42,781 miles
  • 2021 – 37,059 miles
  • 2020 – 33,291 miles
  • 2019 – 32,379 miles
  • 2018 – 32,278 miles
  • 2017 – 32,153 miles
  • 2016 – 31,982 miles
  • 2015 – 31,809 miles
  • 2014 – 31,582 miles
  • 2013 – 31,267 miles
  • 2012 – 30,747 miles
  • 2011 – 30,039 miles
  • 2010 – 28,472 miles
  • 2009 – 26,709 miles
  • 2008 – 24,313 miles
  • 2007 – 22,446 miles
  • 2006 – 20,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail49,721 miles
  • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
  • MajorFront Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBattery bracket missing but secure

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link perished cracked ,no play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail49,721 miles (+3,094)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,721 miles
    Test number
    755452774251
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery bracket missing but secure

  2. Pass46,627 miles (+887)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    46,627 miles
    Test number
    156177456129
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear offside and nearside inner sill slightly corroded

  3. Pass45,740 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    45,740 miles
    Test number
    740745825707
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail45,740 miles (+2,959)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,740 miles
    Test number
    214509841846
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass42,781 miles (+114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    42,781 miles
    Test number
    577992095726
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link perished cracked ,no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail42,667 miles (+5,608)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,667 miles
    Test number
    692706903462
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link perished cracked ,no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass37,059 miles (+91)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    37,059 miles
    Test number
    616813075896
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail36,968 miles (+3,677)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,968 miles
    Test number
    410052287159
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (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))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass33,291 miles (+912)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    33,291 miles
    Test number
    921477142506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,379 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    32,379 miles
    Test number
    685646117345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,278 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    32,278 miles
    Test number
    160897475786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,153 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    32,153 miles
    Test number
    728011041884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,982 miles (+173)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    31,982 miles
    Test number
    547504501375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,809 miles (+227)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    31,809 miles
    Test number
    566736795130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,582 miles (+315)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    31,582 miles
    Test number
    265086994153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,267 miles (+520)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    31,267 miles
    Test number
    105559593116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,747 miles (+708)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    30,747 miles
    Test number
    666418692145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    30,039 miles
    Test number
    109119081123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail30,039 miles (+1,567)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,039 miles
    Test number
    678489681135
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  20. Fail28,472 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,472 miles
    Test number
    242661300259
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass28,472 miles (+1,763)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    28,472 miles
    Test number
    942561900237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail26,709 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,709 miles
    Test number
    330982809431
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s wiper blade going hard

  23. Pass26,709 miles (+2,396)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    26,709 miles
    Test number
    863802309254
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s wiper blade going hard

  24. Pass24,313 miles (+1,867)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    24,313 miles
    Test number
    752917598135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,446 miles (+1,971)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    22,446 miles
    Test number
    782545607200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    20,475 miles
    Test number
    883432996134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T986 NLC

Does T986 NLC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T986 NLC expired on 7 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T986 NLC?
The MOT on T986 NLC expired on 7 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T986 NLC done?
T986 NLC was recorded at 49,721 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2025, an average of 1,527 miles a year.
Has T986 NLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T986 NLC has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T986 NLC 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 T986 NLC find?
T986 NLC failed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2025 with 6 major defects and 3 advisories: front registration plate inscription illegible; front vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced cross member; offside front headlamp not working on dipped beam, and 6 more.

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