1997 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · R116 BBA
1997 Nissan Micra (1.0L, petrol). First registered 19/11/1997. Recorded mileage 55,111 miles. MOT valid until 16/12/2026. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,111 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
R116 BBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2025
- 55,111 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 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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R116 BBA Mileage History
- 02/12/202247,878 mi
- 01/12/202349,000 mi+1,122 mi
- 17/12/202452,057 mi+3,057 mi
- 21/11/202555,105 mi+3,048 mi
- 27/11/202555,111 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 2,421 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R116 BBA 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 (R116 BBA) between December 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
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