2008 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · NM08 OBR
2008 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 106,952 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,952 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NM08 OBR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2025
- 106,952 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NM08 OBR 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 2008 Nissan Micra (NM08 OBR) between July 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 December 2025 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: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
NM08 OBR Mileage History
- 15/07/2024101,255 mi
- 30/12/2024102,759 mi+1,504 mi
- 06/01/2025102,761 mi+2 mi
- 16/12/2025106,938 mi+4,177 mi
- 17/12/2025106,952 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 4,001 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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