1997 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · R23 XOK
1997 Nissan Micra (1.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 40,034 miles. MOT valid until 26 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,034 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R23 XOK Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 40,034 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R23 XOK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Nissan Micra (R23 XOK) between May 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
R23 XOK Mileage History
- 16/05/200613,157 mi
- 17/05/200818,699 mi+5,542 mi
- 18/05/200920,828 mi+2,129 mi
- 13/05/201022,842 mi+2,014 mi
- 13/05/201125,074 mi+2,232 mi
- 14/05/201226,950 mi+1,876 mi
- 08/05/201328,614 mi+1,664 mi
- 15/05/201430,143 mi+1,529 mi
- 15/05/201430,143 mi
- 04/06/201531,314 mi+1,171 mi
- 07/06/201632,398 mi+1,084 mi
- 14/06/201733,557 mi+1,159 mi
- 19/06/201733,557 mi
- 07/06/201834,444 mi+887 mi
- 28/05/201935,533 mi+1,089 mi
- 06/06/201935,571 mi+38 mi
- 16/06/202036,400 mi+829 mi
- 16/06/202136,903 mi+503 mi
- 24/05/202338,496 mi+1,593 mi
- 26/05/202338,496 mi
- 14/05/202439,092 mi+596 mi
- 15/05/202439,092 mi
- 28/05/202539,594 mi+502 mi
- 15/05/202640,034 mi+440 mi
Average of roughly 1,344 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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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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