1998 Nissan Micra 1.3L Petrol · R574 BHJ
1998 Nissan Micra (1.3L, petrol). First registered 24 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 80,414 miles. MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,414 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R574 BHJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 80,414 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R574 BHJ Mileage History
- 05/12/202378,063 mi
- 06/12/202479,308 mi+1,245 mi
- 16/12/202479,312 mi+4 mi
- 11/12/202580,411 mi+1,099 mi
- 12/12/202580,414 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,164 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R574 BHJ 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 1998 Nissan Micra (R574 BHJ) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 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: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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