1997 Nissan Micra 1.3L Petrol · R293 DHW
1997 Nissan Micra (1.3L, petrol). First registered 05/12/1997. Recorded mileage 110,974 miles. MOT valid until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16/07/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,974 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1275cc
R293 DHW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/01/2026
- 110,974 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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R293 DHW Mileage History
- 11/09/2023108,704 mi
- 21/09/2023108,705 mi+1 mi
- 19/11/2024108,708 mi+3 mi
- 22/12/2025110,964 mi+2,256 mi
- 02/01/2026110,974 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 982 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R293 DHW 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 Micra (R293 DHW) between September 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 January 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: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
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