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NISSAN MICRA1998 · 1.0L Petrol

R182 AOO

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 90,290 miles recorded, this Silver 1998 NISSAN MICRA runs on Petrol with a 998cc engine. MOT is not on record and tax is unpaid.

MOT
Expired
Expires 16/01/2024
Tax
No data
Fuel
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
998cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 1998 Nissan Micra shows a broadly stable maintenance trend, with the most recent test on 17 January 2023 at 90,290 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. Prior to that, the vehicle failed on 2 July 2021 at 86,235 miles solely for a non-working nearside windscreen washer, a minor consumable fault rectified the same day on retest. The earlier advisories were cosmetic or light wear items, suggesting no serious structural or mechanical decline over the observed period. Recorded mileage sits at 90,290 against roughly 28 years of age, equating to about 3,225 miles per year and confirming very light use. The gap between the 2019 test at 78,259 miles and the 2023 pass at 90,290 shows only 12,031 miles added across four years. Sparse entries before 2019 limit deeper trend analysis, but the low annual accumulation implies long standing periods rather than sustained road wear on drivetrain or suspension. Recurring advisories flag the offside front shock absorber with light oil misting at the 2020 and 2021 tests, alongside a persistently deteriorated rear registration plate noted from 2019 through 2021. A buyer should physically inspect the front suspension struts for weeping or limited damping, check the rear plate legibility, and verify the windscreen washer system functions. Given the age, examine brake discs, coil springs, and underbody corrosion for structural integrity even though the record never raised these.

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55
/ 100 · Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

MOT data last updated: 7/16/2026, 10:04:54 AM

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 1998 Nissan Micra shows a broadly stable maintenance trend, with the most recent test on 17 January 2023 at 90,290 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. Prior to that, the vehicle failed on 2 July 2021 at 86,235 miles solely for a non-working nearside windscreen washer, a minor consumable fault rectified the same day on retest. The earlier advisories were cosmetic or light wear items, suggesting no serious structural or mechanical decline over the observed period. Recorded mileage sits at 90,290 against roughly 28 years of age, equating to about 3,225 miles per year and confirming very light use. The gap between the 2019 test at 78,259 miles and the 2023 pass at 90,290 shows only 12,031 miles added across four years. Sparse entries before 2019 limit deeper trend analysis, but the low annual accumulation implies long standing periods rather than sustained road wear on drivetrain or suspension. Recurring advisories flag the offside front shock absorber with light oil misting at the 2020 and 2021 tests, alongside a persistently deteriorated rear registration plate noted from 2019 through 2021. A buyer should physically inspect the front suspension struts for weeping or limited damping, check the rear plate legibility, and verify the windscreen washer system functions. Given the age, examine brake discs, coil springs, and underbody corrosion for structural integrity even though the record never raised these.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 1998, this Nissan Micra with plate R182 AOO has undergone 5 MOT inspections since July 2019.

With 4 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 80%. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 7 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

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PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

Buyer's Guide

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Buying Score
55/100
Risk Level
Medium
Medium
Est. Annual Cost
£600-£900
Mileage
At 90,290 miles recorded in 2023, this M...

Our Verdict

Approach this 1998 Nissan Micra with caution and a realistic budget for minor upkeep, but it is not a poor buy if priced accordingly. The recent clean MOT and modest mileage for its age are reassuring, though earlier failures show some neglected basics.

When viewing this Micra, ask for proof that the 2021 MOT failure items were properly fixed — the near-side windscreen washer, off-side front shock absorber misting, and rear registration plate should all have been addressed at or before the 2021 retest. A full service history would be valuable given the car's age, though none is provided in the data, so budget for a fresh service and fluid changes if records are missing. As a 1998 small hatchback, negotiate on the basis of its age and the earlier cosmetic and minor mechanical advisories rather than any major structural concern.

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