2008 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · PE08 HHR
2008 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 111,311 miles. MOT valid until 04 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 May 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,311 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PE08 HHR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 111,311 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE08 HHR 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 2008 Nissan Micra (PE08 HHR) between May 2025 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 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: Lighting (19 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both os and ns lamp (4.1.2 (c))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))”.
PE08 HHR Mileage History
- 21/05/2025104,598 mi
- 12/06/2025104,712 mi+114 mi
- 12/06/2026111,302 mi+6,590 mi
- 29/07/2026111,310 mi+8 mi
- 06/08/2026111,311 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,545 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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