1996 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · P531 AUX
1996 Nissan Micra (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 64,400 miles. MOT valid until 04 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,400 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P531 AUX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2026
- 64,400 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P531 AUX 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 (P531 AUX) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 February 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: Suspension (8 issues), Steering (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
P531 AUX Mileage History
- 23/01/202457,660 mi
- 28/01/202561,543 mi+3,883 mi
- 28/01/202561,543 mi
- 02/02/202664,392 mi+2,849 mi
- 05/02/202664,400 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 3,307 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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