1997 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · R836 LJT
1997 Nissan Micra (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 96,084 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jul 2008.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jul 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,084 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R836 LJT Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/07/2007
- 96,084 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R836 LJT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Nissan Micra (R836 LJT) between February 2006 and July 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 July 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)”; “Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
R836 LJT Mileage History
- 14/02/200688,752 mi
- 09/07/200796,084 mi+7,332 mi
- 12/07/200796,084 mi
Average of roughly 5,222 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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