2008 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · OY08 RUH
2008 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 14 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 43,500 miles. MOT valid until 10 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,500 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY08 RUH Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2026
- 43,500 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY08 RUH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Nissan Micra (OY08 RUH) between March 2011 and November 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.
OY08 RUH Mileage History
- 09/03/201113,275 mi
- 16/02/201216,721 mi+3,446 mi
- 07/06/201320,915 mi+4,194 mi
- 05/06/201422,224 mi+1,309 mi
- 03/06/201523,358 mi+1,134 mi
- 05/06/201523,371 mi+13 mi
- 04/06/201625,396 mi+2,025 mi
- 06/06/201625,433 mi+37 mi
- 05/06/201727,285 mi+1,852 mi
- 01/06/201828,697 mi+1,412 mi
- 06/06/201828,705 mi+8 mi
- 03/06/201929,806 mi+1,101 mi
- 23/10/202030,466 mi+660 mi
- 23/10/202030,466 mi
- 13/10/202130,864 mi+398 mi
- 15/10/202130,864 mi
- 17/10/202231,016 mi+152 mi
- 18/10/202231,016 mi
- 10/08/202331,170 mi+154 mi
- 11/08/202331,175 mi+5 mi
- 09/08/202431,852 mi+677 mi
- 10/11/202535,283 mi+3,431 mi
- 11/11/202535,283 mi
- 05/11/202643,500 mi+8,217 mi
Average of roughly 1,930 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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