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Nissan Micra

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 998 cc

Y288 RETMOT history

Y288 RET is a blue petrol Nissan Micra first used on 6 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 May 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 82,678 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2023.

Y288 RET blue Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 May 2024
Mileage
82,678 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,740 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y288 RET
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
6 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 May 2024
Latest MOT test
6 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y288 RET was last recorded at 82,678 miles on 6 May 2023, 107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,571 miles · 2 May 2023
Between the last two tests
107 miles
Average per year
3,740 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 82,678 miles
  • 2022 – 68,417 miles
  • 2021 – 48,250 miles
  • 2020 – 43,459 miles
  • 2019 – 42,996 miles
  • 2018 – 42,086 miles
  • 2017 – 40,446 miles
  • 2016 – 39,414 miles
  • 2015 – 38,256 miles
  • 2014 – 36,224 miles
  • 2013 – 34,409 miles
  • 2012 – 32,244 miles
  • 2011 – 29,825 miles
  • 2010 – 27,235 miles
  • 2009 – 24,810 miles
  • 2008 – 22,443 miles
  • 2007 – 20,924 miles
  • 2006 – 18,540 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,678 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal to rear inner/outer sills and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both sides (1.1.15 (a))

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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,678 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    82,678 miles
    Test number
    607128917421
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal to rear inner/outer sills and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both sides (1.1.15 (a))

  2. Fail82,678 miles (+107)2 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,678 miles
    Test number
    382813518177
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both sides (1.1.15 (a))

  3. Fail82,571 miles (+14,154)2 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,571 miles
    Test number
    894815920745
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake cable damaged both (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both / also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody has corrosion

  4. Pass68,417 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    68,417 miles
    Test number
    616228300855
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail68,417 miles (+20,167)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,417 miles
    Test number
    681561156252
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass48,250 miles (+4,791)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    48,250 miles
    Test number
    409046401082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper blade worn, squealing
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass43,459 miles (+463)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    43,459 miles
    Test number
    237467332863
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass42,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    42,996 miles
    Test number
    807928913265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail42,996 miles (+910)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,996 miles
    Test number
    206750609753
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass42,086 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    42,086 miles
    Test number
    797600104848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail42,081 miles (+1,635)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,081 miles
    Test number
    329769643689
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  12. Pass40,446 miles (+1,032)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    40,446 miles
    Test number
    434168037897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,414 miles (+1,158)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    39,414 miles
    Test number
    456507076921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,256 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    38,256 miles
    Test number
    868320675081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail38,248 miles (+2,024)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,248 miles
    Test number
    489209665083
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass36,224 miles (+1,815)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    36,224 miles
    Test number
    248854364060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,409 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    34,409 miles
    Test number
    127987063047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail34,406 miles (+2,162)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,406 miles
    Test number
    188554663420
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  19. Pass32,244 miles (+2,419)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    32,244 miles
    Test number
    907636652006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,825 miles (+2,590)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    29,825 miles
    Test number
    187483061484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,235 miles (+2,425)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    27,235 miles
    Test number
    220902160097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,810 miles (+2,367)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    24,810 miles
    Test number
    812324769008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,443 miles (+1,519)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    22,443 miles
    Test number
    191396858419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,924 miles (+2,384)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    20,924 miles
    Test number
    813781267005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    18,540 miles
    Test number
    823852776020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y288 RET

Does Y288 RET currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y288 RET expired on 5 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y288 RET?
The MOT on Y288 RET expired on 5 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y288 RET done?
Y288 RET was recorded at 82,678 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2023, an average of 3,740 miles a year.
Has Y288 RET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y288 RET has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2023.
Has the mileage on Y288 RET 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 Y288 RET find?
Y288 RET passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2023 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and rear; front suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal to rear inner/outer sills and chassis, and 2 more.

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