Official DVLA Record

1998 NISSAN MICRA1.0L Petrol

R420 DAH

Considering this 1998 NISSAN MICRA? It's a Petrol with a 998cc engine showing 41,789 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 12/07/2025
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
998cc
Mechanical Assessment
The 1998 Nissan Micra passed the July 13, 2024 MOT at 41,789 miles with no defects recorded, indicating a stable maintenance trend and confirming roadworthiness at the time of testing. At 28 years old, the vehicle has accumulated only 41,789 miles, averaging 1,492 miles per year, a figure that is unusually low for its age and suggests either limited use or extended periods of inactivity; the single MOT entry provides no evidence of rapid mileage accumulation or worsening wear. A buyer should therefore examine the suspension bushes and coil springs for wear, inspect the brake discs and calipers for binding or corrosion, check for structural rust on the chassis and wheel arches, and verify the condition of the exhaust system and tyre tread, as these components commonly degrade over decades even when MOT records remain clean.
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
Mechanic's Historical Review
The 1998 Nissan Micra passed the July 13, 2024 MOT at 41,789 miles with no defects recorded, indicating a stable maintenance trend and confirming roadworthiness at the time of testing. At 28 years old, the vehicle has accumulated only 41,789 miles, averaging 1,492 miles per year, a figure that is unusually low for its age and suggests either limited use or extended periods of inactivity; the single MOT entry provides no evidence of rapid mileage accumulation or worsening wear. A buyer should therefore examine the suspension bushes and coil springs for wear, inspect the brake discs and calipers for binding or corrosion, check for structural rust on the chassis and wheel arches, and verify the condition of the exhaust system and tyre tread, as these components commonly degrade over decades even when MOT records remain clean.
MOT Test History Overview

Our records for this Nissan Micra (R420 DAH) from 1998 show a total of 1 MOT test between July 2024 and July 2024.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 100% of its MOT tests, totaling 1 passes against 0 fails. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

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