1997 Nissan Micra 1.3L Petrol · 48 ET
1997 Nissan Micra (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1999. Recorded mileage 69,466 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/08/2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/08/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,466 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1270cc
48 ET Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2024
- 69,466 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 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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48 ET Mileage History
- 26/01/202264,417 mi
- 18/02/202366,491 mi+2,074 mi
- 01/08/202469,449 mi+2,958 mi
- 21/08/202469,466 mi+17 mi
- 21/08/202469,466 mi
Average of roughly 1,966 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
48 ET 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 1997 Nissan Micra (48 ET) between January 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2024 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: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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