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1997 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · P221 OAR

P221 OAR

1997 Nissan Micra (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1997. Recorded mileage 74,676 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
NISSAN MICRA
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 04/04/2012
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/10/2011)
Recorded Mileage
74,676 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 04/04/2012
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/10/2011
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1997
Engine
998cc

P221 OAR Key Findings

  • 10 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/04/2011
  • 74,676 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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P221 OAR Mileage History

  1. 10/11/200552,681 mi
  2. 07/08/200653,332 mi+651 mi
  3. 14/09/200768,593 mi+15,261 mi
  4. 20/09/200768,682 mi+89 mi
  5. 15/12/200869,871 mi+1,189 mi
  6. 18/12/200869,878 mi+7 mi
  7. 25/11/200973,502 mi+3,624 mi
  8. 03/12/200973,503 mi+1 mi
  9. 04/12/200973,516 mi+13 mi
  10. 05/04/201174,676 mi+1,160 mi

Average of roughly 4,073 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.

P221 OAR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 20:18
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Nissan Micra (P221 OAR) between November 2005 and April 2011.

The record contains 5 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 05 April 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)”.

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