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Nissan Micra

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 998 cc

Y238 LNEMOT history

Y238 LNE is a blue petrol Nissan Micra first used on 28 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 72,341 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

Y238 LNE blue Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jul 2027
Mileage
72,341 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y238 LNE
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
28 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y238 LNE was last recorded at 72,341 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,341 miles · 1 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,341 miles
  • 2025 – 65,584 miles
  • 2024 – 58,843 miles
  • 2023 – 51,027 miles
  • 2022 – 43,736 miles
  • 2021 – 39,544 miles
  • 2020 – 33,563 miles
  • 2019 – 32,687 miles
  • 2018 – 32,427 miles
  • 2017 – 31,987 miles
  • 2016 – 31,514 miles
  • 2015 – 31,015 miles
  • 2014 – 30,265 miles
  • 2013 – 30,048 miles
  • 2012 – 29,665 miles
  • 2011 – 29,277 miles
  • 2010 – 28,946 miles
  • 2009 – 28,670 miles
  • 2008 – 28,132 miles
  • 2007 – 27,795 miles
  • 2006 – 27,473 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,341 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam assembly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass72,341 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    72,341 miles
    Test number
    371776270118
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  2. Fail72,341 miles (+6,757)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,341 miles
    Test number
    190290088056
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (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 Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass65,584 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    65,584 miles
    Test number
    197331968173
    • AdvisoryRear park brake just met the min requirements
  4. Fail65,584 miles (+6,741)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,584 miles
    Test number
    841326434502
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear park brake just met the min requirements
  5. Pass58,843 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    58,843 miles
    Test number
    400684716974
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail58,843 miles (+7,816)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,843 miles
    Test number
    354431187385
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass51,027 miles (+7,291)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    51,027 miles
    Test number
    904731702917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    43,736 miles
    Test number
    239447890394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail43,736 miles (+4,192)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,736 miles
    Test number
    700808249358
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass39,544 miles (+5,981)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    39,544 miles
    Test number
    950214603105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,563 miles (+876)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    33,563 miles
    Test number
    190258490990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,687 miles (+260)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    32,687 miles
    Test number
    423407120795
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  13. Pass32,427 miles (+440)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    32,427 miles
    Test number
    436678387178
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  14. Pass31,987 miles (+473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    31,987 miles
    Test number
    360299890954
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam assembley corroded
  15. Pass31,514 miles (+499)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    31,514 miles
    Test number
    746059713178
    • AdvisoryFront Lower slight oil leak from engine area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  16. Pass31,015 miles (+750)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    31,015 miles
    Test number
    204758783482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,265 miles (+217)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    30,265 miles
    Test number
    816011984136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,048 miles (+383)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    30,048 miles
    Test number
    218291393419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,665 miles (+388)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    29,665 miles
    Test number
    877934492159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,277 miles (+331)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    29,277 miles
    Test number
    728875781151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,946 miles (+276)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    28,946 miles
    Test number
    301605190126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,670 miles (+538)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    28,670 miles
    Test number
    301931089121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,132 miles (+337)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    28,132 miles
    Test number
    314472288199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,795 miles (+322)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    27,795 miles
    Test number
    170989277116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    27,473 miles
    Test number
    293895406297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y238 LNE

Does Y238 LNE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y238 LNE is valid until 18 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y238 LNE?
The MOT on Y238 LNE is valid until 18 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y238 LNE done?
Y238 LNE was recorded at 72,341 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 2,249 miles a year.
Has Y238 LNE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y238 LNE has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y238 LNE 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 Y238 LNE find?
Y238 LNE passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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