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1996 Nissan Micra 1.3L Petrol · P248 GAV

P248 GAV

1996 Nissan Micra (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1996. Recorded mileage 83,247 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
NISSAN MICRA
Year / Origin
1996 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 12/09/2021
Road Tax
Untaxed (23/03/2023)
Recorded Mileage
83,247 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 12/09/2021
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 23/03/2023
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1996
Engine
1275cc

P248 GAV Key Findings

  • 17 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2020
  • 83,247 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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P248 GAV Mileage History

  1. 19/09/200635,342 mi
  2. 28/09/200737,595 mi+2,253 mi
  3. 01/09/200937,948 mi+353 mi
  4. 23/08/201038,262 mi+314 mi
  5. 25/08/201138,940 mi+678 mi
  6. 17/08/201241,042 mi+2,102 mi
  7. 21/08/201341,570 mi+528 mi
  8. 05/08/201442,414 mi+844 mi
  9. 11/08/201550,309 mi+7,895 mi
  10. 05/09/201658,811 mi+8,502 mi
  11. 09/08/201766,785 mi+7,974 mi
  12. 09/08/201766,794 mi+9 mi
  13. 13/08/201873,125 mi+6,331 mi
  14. 28/08/201873,264 mi+139 mi
  15. 06/09/201978,894 mi+5,630 mi
  16. 13/09/201978,926 mi+32 mi
  17. 01/09/202083,247 mi+4,321 mi

Average of roughly 3,434 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.

P248 GAV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 14:38
MOT Analysis

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

17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Nissan Micra (P248 GAV) between September 2006 and September 2020.

The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 01 September 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 11 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: “Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.

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