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Nissan Micra

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

T98 VHWMOT history

T98 VHW is a red petrol Nissan Micra first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2022 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 146,910 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2022
Mileage
146,910 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2022
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,412 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T98 VHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2022
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T98 VHW was last recorded at 146,910 miles on 27 Jan 2022, 4,039 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,871 miles · 29 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
4,039 miles
Average per year
3,412 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 146,910 miles
  • 2021 – 142,871 miles
  • 2020 – 138,829 miles
  • 2019 – 134,058 miles
  • 2018 – 130,109 miles
  • 2017 – 128,543 miles
  • 2016 – 127,104 miles
  • 2015 – 124,756 miles
  • 2014 – 122,413 miles
  • 2013 – 119,290 miles
  • 2012 – 116,275 miles
  • 2011 – 112,711 miles
  • 2010 – 111,079 miles
  • 2009 – 109,221 miles
  • 2008 – 107,410 miles
  • 2007 – 101,850 miles
  • 2006 – 93,266 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail146,910 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
  • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • 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 Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryClutch worn slipping

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.

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front Coil spring corroded both fronts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail146,910 miles (+4,039)10 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,910 miles
    Test number
    161956008112
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • 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 Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch worn slipping

  2. Pass142,871 miles (+4,042)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    142,871 miles
    Test number
    165135276491
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake low effort needs further inspection
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass138,829 miles (+1)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    138,829 miles
    Test number
    570247887877
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill corroded not excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill corroded not excessive
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail138,828 miles (+4,770)2 dangerous2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,828 miles
    Test number
    323558304706
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill corroded not excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill corroded not excessive
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass134,058 miles (+3,949)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    134,058 miles
    Test number
    802510653864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass130,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    130,109 miles
    Test number
    704000289732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail130,109 miles (+1,566)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,109 miles
    Test number
    515301761609
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  8. Pass128,543 miles (+1,439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    128,543 miles
    Test number
    202029471995
    • AdvisoryFront cross member ends corroded

  9. Pass127,104 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    127,104 miles
    Test number
    228857210764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail127,096 miles (+2,340)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,096 miles
    Test number
    830429375119
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

  11. Pass124,756 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    124,756 miles
    Test number
    716715715031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside outer light corrosion

  12. Fail124,756 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,756 miles
    Test number
    968755715063
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside outer light corrosion

  13. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    689986514042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail122,413 miles (+3,123)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,413 miles
    Test number
    148785414408
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass119,290 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    119,290 miles
    Test number
    178925713416
    • NoteHigh level stop lamp inop
    • NoteO/s exterior door handle cracked
    • NoteRear bumper not fully secured
    • NoteStains around fuel tank, possible leak

  16. Fail119,290 miles (+3,015)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,290 miles
    Test number
    728745913008
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteHigh level stop lamp inop
    • NoteRear bumper not fully secured
    • NoteStains around fuel tank, possible leak

  17. Pass116,275 miles (+21)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    116,275 miles
    Test number
    845663612074
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePossible leak at fuel tank

  18. Fail116,254 miles (+3,543)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,254 miles
    Test number
    936510612003
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePossible leak at fuel tank

  19. Pass112,711 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    112,711 miles
    Test number
    107580511002
    • NoteClutch noise
    • NoteCorrosion sills

  20. Fail112,711 miles (+1,632)1 failure1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,711 miles
    Test number
    755460511059
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteClutch noise
    • NoteCorrosion sills

  21. Pass111,079 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    111,079 miles
    Test number
    152066000066
    • NoteBoth number plates starting to seperate
    • NoteCorrosion sills

  22. Fail111,079 miles (+1,858)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,079 miles
    Test number
    322506000026
    • FailureNearside Headlamp extinguishes when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteBoth number plates starting to seperate
    • NoteCorrosion sills

  23. Pass109,221 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    109,221 miles
    Test number
    412727309021
    • NoteClutch pedal loose

  24. Fail109,221 miles (+1,811)8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,221 miles
    Test number
    184637209080
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteClutch pedal loose

  25. Pass107,410 miles (+5,560)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    107,410 miles
    Test number
    694357808097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass101,850 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    101,850 miles
    Test number
    412513767150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail101,849 miles (+8,583)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,849 miles
    Test number
    292632467135
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  28. Pass93,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    93,266 miles
    Test number
    564308926195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T98 VHW

Does T98 VHW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T98 VHW expired on 31 Jan 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T98 VHW?
The MOT on T98 VHW expired on 31 Jan 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T98 VHW done?
T98 VHW was recorded at 146,910 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2022, an average of 3,412 miles a year.
Has T98 VHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T98 VHW has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T98 VHW 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 T98 VHW find?
T98 VHW failed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2022 with 10 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside rear lower seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; nearside rear service brake lagging in operation, and 11 more.

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