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Nissan Micra

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 998 cc

X796 YARMOT history

X796 YAR is a silver petrol Nissan Micra first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 48,444 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2025.

X796 YAR silver Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2026
Mileage
48,444 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,864 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X796 YAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X796 YAR was last recorded at 48,444 miles on 5 Aug 2025, 287 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Sept 2008: 19,585 miles, lower than 61,847 miles on 21 Sept 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
48,157 miles · 25 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
287 miles
Average per year
1,864 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 48,444 miles
  • 2024 – 48,157 miles
  • 2023 – 48,019 miles
  • 2022 – 47,272 miles
  • 2021 – 46,315 miles
  • 2020 – 45,618 miles
  • 2019 – 44,470 miles
  • 2018 – 42,571 miles
  • 2017 – 40,295 miles
  • 2016 – 37,724 miles
  • 2015 – 35,563 miles
  • 2014 – 34,140 miles
  • 2013 – 31,576 miles
  • 2012 – 29,352 miles
  • 2011 – 27,150 miles
  • 2010 – 24,718 miles
  • 2009 – 22,477 miles
  • 2008 – 19,585 miles
  • 2007 – 61,847 miles
  • 2006 – 13,641 miles
  • 2005 – 11,385 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,444 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,444 miles (+287)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    48,444 miles
    Test number
    253174309231
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass48,157 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    48,157 miles
    Test number
    618090535663
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail48,155 miles (+136)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,155 miles
    Test number
    493136055350
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass48,019 miles (+747)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    48,019 miles
    Test number
    109005193950
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated prompt replacement is advised (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer box baffles have collapsed, blocking exhaust fumes from leaving the system, replacement is strongly advised!!

  5. Pass47,272 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    47,272 miles
    Test number
    262642475192
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail47,272 miles (+957)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,272 miles
    Test number
    944728464475
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass46,315 miles (+697)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    46,315 miles
    Test number
    225889748308
    • MinorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass45,618 miles (+1,148)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    45,618 miles
    Test number
    565277885915
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s [cracking] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth fan belts are in a deteriorated condition[cracking]

  9. Pass44,470 miles (+1,899)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    44,470 miles
    Test number
    529778204686
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass42,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    42,571 miles
    Test number
    878226907966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail42,571 miles (+2,276)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,571 miles
    Test number
    823527416855
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front WASHER JET IS BLOCKED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear WHEEEL RIM SLIGHTLY BUCKLED!!
    • AdvisorySLIGHT BRAKE BIND ON THE O/S REAR!!

  12. Pass40,295 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    40,295 miles
    Test number
    692997770219
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Fail40,295 miles (+2,571)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,295 miles
    Test number
    296314554579
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively O/S AND N/S (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass37,724 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    37,724 miles
    Test number
    842350813057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck corroded

  15. Fail37,724 miles (+2,161)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,724 miles
    Test number
    432198620184
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck corroded

  16. Pass35,563 miles (+1,423)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    35,563 miles
    Test number
    429299095656
    • AdvisoryFan belts are deteriorated!
    • AdvisoryRear wiper is deteriorated!

  17. Pass34,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    34,140 miles
    Test number
    417241364244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail34,140 miles (+2,564)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,140 miles
    Test number
    227751864291
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass31,576 miles (+2,224)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    31,576 miles
    Test number
    399272763460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,352 miles (+2,202)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    29,352 miles
    Test number
    377454662215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass27,150 miles (+2,432)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    27,150 miles
    Test number
    357129151228
    • AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteN/s rear hand brake cable is deteriorated!
    • NoteN/s rear tyre side wall is perished

  22. Pass24,718 miles (+2,241)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    24,718 miles
    Test number
    320507050457
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low

  23. Pass22,477 miles (+2,892)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    22,477 miles
    Test number
    600009559259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,585 miles (-42,262)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    19,585 miles
    Test number
    901932168247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass61,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    61,847 miles
    Test number
    930474867242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail16,846 miles (+3,205)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,846 miles
    Test number
    583584867271
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  27. Pass13,641 miles (+2,256)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    13,641 miles
    Test number
    361115966442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass11,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    11,385 miles
    Test number
    700332565287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X796 YAR

Does X796 YAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X796 YAR expired on 4 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X796 YAR?
The MOT on X796 YAR expired on 4 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X796 YAR done?
X796 YAR was recorded at 48,444 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2025, an average of 1,864 miles a year.
Has X796 YAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X796 YAR has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on X796 YAR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Sept 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X796 YAR find?
X796 YAR passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; oil leak, but not excessive.

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