1997 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · R685 GTU
1997 Nissan Micra (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 104,975 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/01/2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18/10/2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,975 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 998cc
R685 GTU Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2015
- 104,975 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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R685 GTU Mileage History
- 05/11/200554,184 mi
- 06/11/200661,802 mi+7,618 mi
- 06/11/200661,802 mi
- 24/11/2007656,624 mi+594,822 mi
- 29/11/200870,277 mi-586,347 mi
- 23/11/200976,976 mi+6,699 mi
- 26/11/200977,076 mi+100 mi
- 26/11/201085,308 mi+8,232 mi
- 23/11/201192,958 mi+7,650 mi
- 28/11/201192,958 mi
- 19/11/201298,325 mi+5,367 mi
- 23/11/201298,366 mi+41 mi
- 15/11/2013103,612 mi+5,246 mi
- 02/12/2013103,818 mi+206 mi
- 14/12/2013103,909 mi+91 mi
- 08/12/2014104,919 mi+1,010 mi
- 05/01/2015104,975 mi+56 mi
- 07/01/2015104,975 mi
Average of roughly 5,537 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R685 GTU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Nissan Micra (R685 GTU) between November 2005 and January 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 07 January 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (28 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 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: “Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.”; “Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings”; “Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mounting”.
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