1996 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · N353 CMD
1996 Nissan Micra (1.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Jan 1996. Recorded mileage 67,321 miles. MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,321 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N353 CMD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 67,321 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
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N353 CMD 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 (N353 CMD) between September 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 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: Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
N353 CMD Mileage History
- 02/09/202466,600 mi
- 19/08/202567,060 mi+460 mi
- 19/08/202567,060 mi
- 19/08/202667,321 mi+261 mi
- 19/08/202667,321 mi
Average of roughly 368 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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