1997 Nissan Sentra 1.6L Petrol · P406 DHG
1997 Nissan Sentra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 177,136 miles. MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN SENTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,136 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P406 DHG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 177,136 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P406 DHG Mileage History
- 28/06/2023168,051 mi
- 15/04/2024170,878 mi+2,827 mi
- 17/04/2024170,930 mi+52 mi
- 10/04/2025173,923 mi+2,993 mi
- 24/03/2026177,136 mi+3,213 mi
Average of roughly 3,318 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P406 DHG 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 1997 Nissan Sentra (P406 DHG) between June 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended drivers (7.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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