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1996 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · N885 DMH

N885 DMH

1996 Nissan Micra (1.0L, petrol). First registered 28/05/1996. Recorded mileage 73,744 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
NISSAN MICRA
Year / Origin
1996 · Newcastle
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 29/03/2025
Road Tax
Untaxed (13/03/2025)
Recorded Mileage
73,744 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 29/03/2025
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 13/03/2025
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1996
Engine
998cc

N885 DMH Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 10/03/2025
  • 73,744 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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N885 DMH Mileage History

  1. 15/03/202370,967 mi
  2. 20/03/202370,982 mi+15 mi
  3. 12/03/202472,365 mi+1,383 mi
  4. 13/03/202472,365 mi
  5. 10/03/202573,744 mi+1,379 mi

Average of roughly 1,397 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

N885 DMH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Sept 2026, 06:42
MOT Analysis

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 (N885 DMH) between March 2023 and March 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 10 March 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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: “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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