1997 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · P531 EDV
1997 Nissan Micra (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 1997. Recorded mileage 71,336 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,336 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P531 EDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2026
- 71,336 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P531 EDV 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 (P531 EDV) between March 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
P531 EDV Mileage History
- 21/03/202265,417 mi
- 21/03/202366,534 mi+1,117 mi
- 20/03/202468,501 mi+1,967 mi
- 19/03/202570,238 mi+1,737 mi
- 03/06/202671,336 mi+1,098 mi
Average of roughly 1,408 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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