1997 Nissan Micra 1.3L Petrol · P485 BTA
1997 Nissan Micra (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 97,150 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/03/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,150 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1275cc
P485 BTA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/03/2025
- 97,150 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P485 BTA Mileage History
- 24/02/202381,197 mi
- 15/02/202488,492 mi+7,295 mi
- 15/02/202488,492 mi
- 17/02/202597,116 mi+8,624 mi
- 08/03/202597,150 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 7,840 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P485 BTA 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 1997 Nissan Micra (P485 BTA) between February 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 March 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: Lighting (7 issues), Steering (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Rear Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak joint/clamp (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension locking device ineffective spring securing bolt loose (5.3.6 (b))”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension locking device missing spring securing bolt (5.3.6 (b))”.
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