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Nissan Micra

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 998 cc

Y278 RALMOT history

Y278 RAL is a red petrol Nissan Micra first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 72,123 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2022.

Y278 RAL red Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2023
Mileage
72,123 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,730 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y278 RAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y278 RAL was last recorded at 72,123 miles on 18 Oct 2022, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,120 miles · 8 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
2,730 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 72,123 miles
  • 2021 – 70,154 miles
  • 2020 – 67,200 miles
  • 2019 – 64,953 miles
  • 2018 – 63,272 miles
  • 2017 – 62,064 miles
  • 2016 – 60,638 miles
  • 2015 – 59,207 miles
  • 2014 – 56,744 miles
  • 2013 – 52,020 miles
  • 2012 – 47,080 miles
  • 2011 – 43,427 miles
  • 2010 – 40,436 miles
  • 2009 – 36,612 miles
  • 2008 – 33,660 miles
  • 2006 – 28,071 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,123 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,123 miles (+3)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    72,123 miles
    Test number
    143884675901
    • 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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail72,120 miles (+1,966)6 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,120 miles
    Test number
    558063405501
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • 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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass70,154 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    70,154 miles
    Test number
    248989913537
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail70,154 miles (+2,954)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,154 miles
    Test number
    449759853123
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass67,200 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    67,200 miles
    Test number
    617039160504
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail67,200 miles (+2,247)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,200 miles
    Test number
    944817581834
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass64,953 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    64,953 miles
    Test number
    826004044426
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail64,953 miles (+1,681)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,953 miles
    Test number
    989670881583
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass63,272 miles (+1,208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    63,272 miles
    Test number
    536077308056
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass62,064 miles (+1,426)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    62,064 miles
    Test number
    494546768865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,638 miles (+1,431)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    60,638 miles
    Test number
    496341499702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,207 miles (+2,463)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    59,207 miles
    Test number
    647484925056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,744 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    56,744 miles
    Test number
    297359424043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail56,743 miles (+4,723)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,743 miles
    Test number
    638208624061
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Pass52,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    52,020 miles
    Test number
    469288723054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail52,020 miles (+4,940)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,020 miles
    Test number
    529456723094
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass47,080 miles (+3,653)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    47,080 miles
    Test number
    786538822005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,427 miles (+2,991)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    43,427 miles
    Test number
    908639621055
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront discs scored

  19. Pass40,436 miles (+3,824)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    40,436 miles
    Test number
    113250230461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,612 miles (+2,952)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    36,612 miles
    Test number
    763867819038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    33,660 miles
    Test number
    623378928008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail33,660 miles (+5,589)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,660 miles
    Test number
    500838128067
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass28,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    28,071 miles
    Test number
    733901446247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y278 RAL

Does Y278 RAL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y278 RAL expired on 23 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y278 RAL?
The MOT on Y278 RAL expired on 23 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y278 RAL done?
Y278 RAL was recorded at 72,123 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2022, an average of 2,730 miles a year.
Has Y278 RAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y278 RAL has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on Y278 RAL 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 Y278 RAL find?
Y278 RAL passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2022 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 4 more.

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