1997 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · R250 AMV
1997 Nissan Micra (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 124,686 miles. MOT expired on 23 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,686 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R250 AMV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2022
- 124,686 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R250 AMV 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 (R250 AMV) between October 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 November 2022 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 (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
R250 AMV Mileage History
- 18/10/2021116,829 mi
- 23/10/2021116,834 mi+5 mi
- 23/10/2021116,836 mi+2 mi
- 16/11/2022124,681 mi+7,845 mi
- 24/11/2022124,686 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 7,137 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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