1996 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · P388 CNU
1996 Nissan Micra (1.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 42,828 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,828 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P388 CNU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 42,828 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P388 CNU 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 1996 Nissan Micra (P388 CNU) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 2026 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: Bodywork (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
P388 CNU Mileage History
- 29/06/202439,737 mi
- 17/06/202542,224 mi+2,487 mi
- 18/06/202542,249 mi+25 mi
- 23/06/202642,806 mi+557 mi
- 30/06/202642,828 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 1,545 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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