The road tax status for P461 DCY is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for P461 DCY?

The MOT for P461 DCY is valid and due for renewal on or before 9 April 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of P461 DCY?

The recorded mileage for P461 DCY is 136,604 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P461 DCY ULEZ compliant?

No, P461 DCY does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · P461 DCY

P461 DCY

1997 Nissan Micra (1.0L, petrol). First registered 27/03/1997. Recorded mileage 136,604 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: NISSAN MICRA
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
MOT Status: Valid until 09/04/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 136,604 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 09/04/2026

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Mileage: 136,604 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 998cc

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P461 DCY Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 24/03/2026
136,604 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
17 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring steering items (7 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)

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P461 DCY Mileage History

26/03/2024132,646 mi
11/04/2024132,657 mi+11 mi
01/04/2025134,608 mi+1,951 mi
09/04/2025134,620 mi+12 mi
24/03/2026136,604 mi+1,984 mi

Average of roughly 1,986 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

P461 DCY MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 12 Sept 2026, 09:58

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Nissan Micra (P461 DCY) between March 2024 and March 2026.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 24 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 42 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 Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded within 30c”; “Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecu”.

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