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1996 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · P56 GTJ

P56 GTJ

1996 Nissan Micra (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 39,553 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
NISSAN MICRA
Year / Origin
1996 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 16/08/2017
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
39,553 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 16/08/2017
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1996
Engine
998cc

P56 GTJ Key Findings

  • 14 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2016
  • 39,553 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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P56 GTJ Mileage History

  1. 01/08/200611,164 mi
  2. 20/07/200712,120 mi+956 mi
  3. 28/07/200813,001 mi+881 mi
  4. 29/07/200913,798 mi+797 mi
  5. 09/08/201014,687 mi+889 mi
  6. 10/08/201126,199 mi+11,512 mi
  7. 10/08/201235,964 mi+9,765 mi
  8. 17/08/201235,967 mi+3 mi
  9. 15/08/201336,733 mi+766 mi
  10. 13/08/201437,825 mi+1,092 mi
  11. 15/08/201437,825 mi
  12. 11/08/201538,962 mi+1,137 mi
  13. 02/08/201639,553 mi+591 mi
  14. 05/08/201639,553 mi

Average of roughly 2,836 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.

P56 GTJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 10:07
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Nissan Micra (P56 GTJ) between August 2006 and August 2016.

The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 05 August 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 15 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of ”; “Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of”; “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”.

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