1996 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · 531 MBJ
1996 Nissan Micra (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1996. Recorded mileage 69,446 miles. MOT valid until 04 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 1996
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,446 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
531 MBJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2025
- 69,446 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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531 MBJ Mileage History
- 15/11/202265,967 mi
- 21/11/202367,107 mi+1,140 mi
- 03/12/202468,339 mi+1,232 mi
- 03/12/202569,446 mi+1,107 mi
- 03/12/202569,446 mi
Average of roughly 1,141 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
531 MBJ 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 1996 Nissan Micra (531 MBJ) between November 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 December 2025 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: Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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