1997 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · 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
- 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: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P221 OAR Mileage History
- 10/11/200552,681 mi
- 07/08/200653,332 mi+651 mi
- 14/09/200768,593 mi+15,261 mi
- 20/09/200768,682 mi+89 mi
- 15/12/200869,871 mi+1,189 mi
- 18/12/200869,878 mi+7 mi
- 25/11/200973,502 mi+3,624 mi
- 03/12/200973,503 mi+1 mi
- 04/12/200973,516 mi+13 mi
- 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
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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