2005 Nissan Micra 1.6L Petrol · 97 JRD
2005 Nissan Micra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 81,215 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,215 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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97 JRD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 81,215 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
97 JRD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Nissan Micra (97 JRD) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
97 JRD Mileage History
- 02/11/202263,454 mi
- 03/11/202367,737 mi+4,283 mi
- 03/11/202367,737 mi
- 17/10/202474,342 mi+6,605 mi
- 31/10/202581,215 mi+6,873 mi
Average of roughly 5,931 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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