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Nissan Micra

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 998 cc

Y228 RCBMOT history

Y228 RCB is a blue petrol Nissan Micra first used on 27 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 64,060 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

Y228 RCB blue Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
64,060 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,819 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y228 RCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y228 RCB was last recorded at 64,060 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 9,348 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,712 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,348 miles
Average per year
2,819 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,060 miles
  • 2025 – 54,712 miles
  • 2024 – 46,435 miles
  • 2023 – 42,055 miles
  • 2022 – 40,584 miles
  • 2021 – 38,969 miles
  • 2020 – 37,082 miles
  • 2019 – 34,598 miles
  • 2018 – 32,235 miles
  • 2017 – 29,564 miles
  • 2016 – 26,493 miles
  • 2015 – 24,705 miles
  • 2014 – 22,663 miles
  • 2013 – 20,643 miles
  • 2012 – 18,827 miles
  • 2011 – 17,066 miles
  • 2010 – 15,372 miles
  • 2009 – 13,338 miles
  • 2008 – 11,488 miles
  • 2007 – 9,563 miles
  • 2006 – 7,733 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,060 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,060 miles (+9,348)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    64,060 miles
    Test number
    940899792452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass54,712 miles (+8,277)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    54,712 miles
    Test number
    840191786187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass46,435 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    46,435 miles
    Test number
    690387156757
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail46,429 miles (+4,374)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,429 miles
    Test number
    678152144015
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valece (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass42,055 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    42,055 miles
    Test number
    963831996356
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail42,053 miles (+1,469)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,053 miles
    Test number
    636957677200
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass40,584 miles (+1,615)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    40,584 miles
    Test number
    144784902054
    • AdvisoryRear axel slight corroded and front x member and o/s/rear inner sill

  8. Pass38,969 miles (+1,887)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    38,969 miles
    Test number
    978353807671
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass37,082 miles (+2,484)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    37,082 miles
    Test number
    743793216783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,598 miles (+2,363)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    34,598 miles
    Test number
    121758387138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,235 miles (+2,671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    32,235 miles
    Test number
    625966834223
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

  12. Pass29,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    29,564 miles
    Test number
    659712392402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail29,564 miles (+3,071)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,564 miles
    Test number
    707452312519
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass26,493 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    26,493 miles
    Test number
    779787298507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail26,493 miles (+1,788)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,493 miles
    Test number
    534268386294
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass24,705 miles (+2,042)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    24,705 miles
    Test number
    136518255099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,663 miles (+2,020)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    22,663 miles
    Test number
    138369454038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,643 miles (+1,816)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    20,643 miles
    Test number
    157119453033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail18,827 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,827 miles
    Test number
    498539952035
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass18,827 miles (+1,761)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    18,827 miles
    Test number
    548549352070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,066 miles (+1,694)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    17,066 miles
    Test number
    476139751005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,372 miles (+2,034)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    15,372 miles
    Test number
    294747750081
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteThe nearside front tyre has side wall damaged

  23. Pass13,338 miles (+1,850)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    13,338 miles
    Test number
    773236959096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,488 miles (+1,925)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    11,488 miles
    Test number
    902008458088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass9,563 miles (+1,830)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    9,563 miles
    Test number
    942028357004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass7,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    7,733 miles
    Test number
    123388756012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y228 RCB

Does Y228 RCB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y228 RCB is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y228 RCB?
The MOT on Y228 RCB is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y228 RCB done?
Y228 RCB was recorded at 64,060 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 2,819 miles a year.
Has Y228 RCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y228 RCB has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on Y228 RCB 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 Y228 RCB find?
Y228 RCB passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 3 more.

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