1996 Nissan Micra 1.3L Petrol · N638 HLX
1996 Nissan Micra (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1996. Recorded mileage 99,387 miles. MOT expired on 09 Apr 2011.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Apr 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,387 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N638 HLX Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2010
- 99,387 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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N638 HLX Mileage History
- 28/03/200665,083 mi
- 13/03/200773,780 mi+8,697 mi
- 01/04/200881,658 mi+7,878 mi
- 01/04/200881,663 mi+5 mi
- 03/04/200990,404 mi+8,741 mi
- 03/04/200990,404 mi
- 10/04/201099,387 mi+8,983 mi
Average of roughly 8,502 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
N638 HLX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Nissan Micra (N638 HLX) between March 2006 and April 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
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