1997 Nissan 3.2L Petrol · R263 BLC
1997 Nissan (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 154,175 miles. MOT expired on 01 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,175 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R263 BLC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2023
- 154,175 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R263 BLC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Nissan Unknown (R263 BLC) between September 2022 and December 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 December 2023 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: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
R263 BLC Mileage History
- 29/09/2022151,996 mi
- 29/11/2022152,002 mi+6 mi
- 02/12/2023154,175 mi+2,173 mi
Average of roughly 1,854 miles per year across 3 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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