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1996 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · P783 CMO

P783 CMO

1996 Nissan Micra (1.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 109,190 miles. MOT expired on 16 Feb 2026.

Make & Model
NISSAN MICRA
Year / Origin
1996 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 16 Feb 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
109,190 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 16 Feb 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1996
Engine
998cc
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P783 CMO Key Findings

  • 33 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2025
  • 109,190 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 13 historical MOT failures
  • 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (50 mentions)

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P783 CMO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Oct 2026, 13:17
MOT Analysis

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

33 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Nissan Micra (P783 CMO) between January 2006 and February 2025.

The record contains 20 passes and 13 failures.

The most recent test on 05 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (50 issues), Tyres (38 issues), Suspension (37 issues), Lighting (24 issues), Bodywork (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 153 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: “Oil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.

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P783 CMO Mileage History

  1. 12/01/200665,150 mi
  2. 17/01/200665,207 mi+57 mi
  3. 15/01/200768,934 mi+3,727 mi
  4. 11/01/200872,079 mi+3,145 mi
  5. 08/08/200873,167 mi+1,088 mi
  6. 13/08/200981,050 mi+7,883 mi
  7. 13/08/200981,050 mi
  8. 28/08/201085,577 mi+4,527 mi
  9. 04/09/201085,587 mi+10 mi
  10. 24/08/201188,887 mi+3,300 mi
  11. 28/08/201291,462 mi+2,575 mi
  12. 29/08/201291,463 mi+1 mi
  13. 30/08/201393,968 mi+2,505 mi
  14. 09/09/201393,968 mi
  15. 13/08/201495,583 mi+1,615 mi
  16. 01/09/201597,086 mi+1,503 mi
  17. 01/09/201597,086 mi
  18. 01/09/201698,511 mi+1,425 mi
  19. 09/09/201698,737 mi+226 mi
  20. 07/09/201799,916 mi+1,179 mi
  21. 16/09/201799,979 mi+63 mi
  22. 06/09/2018101,450 mi+1,471 mi
  23. 06/09/2018101,450 mi
  24. 09/09/2019103,742 mi+2,292 mi
  25. 11/09/2019103,742 mi
  26. 29/01/2021104,943 mi+1,201 mi
  27. 16/02/2021104,987 mi+44 mi
  28. 10/02/2022106,559 mi+1,572 mi
  29. 17/02/2022106,568 mi+9 mi
  30. 10/02/2023107,690 mi+1,122 mi
  31. 23/01/2024108,798 mi+1,108 mi
  32. 23/01/2024108,798 mi
  33. 05/02/2025109,190 mi+392 mi

Average of roughly 2,310 miles per year across 33 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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