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Nissan Micra

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

T996 TDUMOT history

T996 TDU is a red petrol Nissan Micra first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 23,078 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
23,078 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
541 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T996 TDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T996 TDU was last recorded at 23,078 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 971 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
22,107 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
971 miles
Average per year
541 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 23,078 miles
  • 2025 – 22,107 miles
  • 2024 – 21,256 miles
  • 2023 – 20,294 miles
  • 2022 – 19,744 miles
  • 2021 – 19,222 miles
  • 2020 – 18,760 miles
  • 2019 – 18,105 miles
  • 2018 – 17,417 miles
  • 2017 – 16,493 miles
  • 2016 – 15,598 miles
  • 2015 – 15,202 miles
  • 2014 – 14,988 miles
  • 2013 – 14,969 miles
  • 2012 – 14,362 miles
  • 2011 – 14,042 miles
  • 2010 – 13,794 miles
  • 2009 – 13,471 miles
  • 2008 – 13,050 miles
  • 2007 – 12,559 miles
  • 2006 – 12,261 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass23,078 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs corroded.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass23,078 miles (+971)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    23,078 miles
    Test number
    312564176250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass22,107 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    22,107 miles
    Test number
    553108112240
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both front springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail22,107 miles (+851)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,107 miles
    Test number
    404875645175
    • 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 Coil spring corroded Both front springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass21,256 miles (+962)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    21,256 miles
    Test number
    728341128840
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both front springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass20,294 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    20,294 miles
    Test number
    119372836008
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both front springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Fail20,293 miles (+549)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,293 miles
    Test number
    553480308781
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both front springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass19,744 miles (+522)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    19,744 miles
    Test number
    673897438445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass19,222 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    19,222 miles
    Test number
    813649031180
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Fail19,222 miles (+462)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,222 miles
    Test number
    982269477712
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass18,760 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    18,760 miles
    Test number
    104086964084
    • 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))
  11. Fail18,760 miles (+655)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,760 miles
    Test number
    591927763168
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
  12. Pass18,105 miles (+688)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    18,105 miles
    Test number
    709247617942
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Pass17,417 miles (+924)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    17,417 miles
    Test number
    946554976928
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak minor
  14. Pass16,493 miles (+895)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    16,493 miles
    Test number
    123467125519
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  15. Pass15,598 miles (+396)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    15,598 miles
    Test number
    550494351990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,202 miles (+214)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    15,202 miles
    Test number
    879543445043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,988 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    14,988 miles
    Test number
    868107754020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,969 miles (+607)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    14,969 miles
    Test number
    165303653444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,362 miles (+320)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    14,362 miles
    Test number
    495452152038
    • NoteAll tyres perished
  20. Pass14,042 miles (+248)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    14,042 miles
    Test number
    619413751087
    • NoteFront tyres badly perished on outer sidewall
    • NoteN/S/F C.V boot beggining to perish
    • NoteRear shock absorbers misting
    • NoteRear tyres perishing on outer sidewall
  21. Pass13,794 miles (+323)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    13,794 miles
    Test number
    613896250035
    • NoteAll 4 tyres perished
  22. Pass13,471 miles (+421)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    13,471 miles
    Test number
    400286359081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail13,050 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,050 miles
    Test number
    952846158062
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  24. Pass13,050 miles (+491)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    13,050 miles
    Test number
    962716558096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass12,559 miles (+298)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    12,559 miles
    Test number
    231010267077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass12,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    12,261 miles
    Test number
    432595656083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T996 TDU

Does T996 TDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T996 TDU is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T996 TDU?
The MOT on T996 TDU is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T996 TDU done?
T996 TDU was recorded at 23,078 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 541 miles a year.
Has T996 TDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T996 TDU has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T996 TDU 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 T996 TDU find?
T996 TDU passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear lower suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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