1996 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · P497 OWT
1996 Nissan Micra (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 78,827 miles. MOT expired on 08 Nov 2011. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Nov 2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,827 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P497 OWT Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2010
- 78,827 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P497 OWT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Nissan Micra (P497 OWT) between November 2005 and November 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
P497 OWT Mileage History
- 29/11/200557,955 mi
- 29/11/200557,955 mi
- 30/11/200557,965 mi+10 mi
- 01/12/200660,975 mi+3,010 mi
- 01/12/200660,975 mi
- 01/12/200763,800 mi+2,825 mi
- 14/12/200763,800 mi
- 02/12/200874,153 mi+10,353 mi
- 09/11/200974,175 mi+22 mi
- 03/11/201078,827 mi+4,652 mi
- 03/11/201078,827 mi
Average of roughly 4,235 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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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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