1997 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · P492 DOD
1997 Nissan Micra (1.0L, petrol). First registered 27/03/1997. Recorded mileage 32,721 miles. MOT valid until 29/11/2026. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,721 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 998cc
P492 DOD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2025
- 32,721 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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P492 DOD Mileage History
- 28/11/202330,341 mi
- 25/11/202431,187 mi+846 mi
- 25/11/202431,192 mi+5 mi
- 24/11/202532,717 mi+1,525 mi
- 25/11/202532,721 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 1,194 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P492 DOD 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 (P492 DOD) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 November 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: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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