1998 Nissan Micra 1.3L Petrol · R887 DGP
1998 Nissan Micra (1.3L, petrol). First registered 22 May 1998. Recorded mileage 150,415 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,415 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R887 DGP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2025
- 150,415 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R887 DGP 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 (R887 DGP) between June 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
R887 DGP Mileage History
- 19/06/2023133,697 mi
- 26/06/2023133,642 mi-55 mi
- 25/07/2024141,911 mi+8,269 mi
- 25/07/2024141,913 mi+2 mi
- 01/08/2025150,415 mi+8,502 mi
Average of roughly 7,890 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Nissan Nissan Micra Mk2 (K11)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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