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1998 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · R215 AOU

R215 AOU

1998 Nissan Micra (1.0L, petrol). First registered 19/01/1998. Recorded mileage 96,611 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
NISSAN MICRA
Year / Origin
1998 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 26/04/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
96,611 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 26/04/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
998cc

R215 AOU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2025
  • 96,611 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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R215 AOU Mileage History

  1. 21/04/202377,876 mi
  2. 11/04/202488,227 mi+10,351 mi
  3. 26/04/202488,237 mi+10 mi
  4. 24/04/202596,534 mi+8,297 mi
  5. 28/04/202596,611 mi+77 mi

Average of roughly 9,275 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R215 AOU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 18 Sept 2026, 12:43
MOT Analysis

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 1998 Nissan Micra (R215 AOU) between April 2023 and April 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 28 April 2025 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: Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 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 Front Service brake lagging in operation lagging 44% (1.2.1 (d))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condi”.

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