1997 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · R273 YBU
1997 Nissan Micra (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 77,254 miles. MOT expired on 09 Nov 2016. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Nov 2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,254 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R273 YBU Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2015
- 77,254 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R273 YBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Nissan Micra (R273 YBU) between October 2005 and October 2015.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt e”.
R273 YBU Mileage History
- 13/10/200547,558 mi
- 12/10/200651,709 mi+4,151 mi
- 29/10/200755,497 mi+3,788 mi
- 29/10/200755,497 mi
- 23/10/200858,223 mi+2,726 mi
- 09/11/200961,796 mi+3,573 mi
- 10/11/200961,796 mi
- 28/10/201064,850 mi+3,054 mi
- 29/10/201064,850 mi
- 31/10/201167,923 mi+3,073 mi
- 31/10/201167,923 mi
- 26/10/201270,580 mi+2,657 mi
- 15/10/201372,680 mi+2,100 mi
- 16/10/201372,680 mi
- 22/10/201475,200 mi+2,520 mi
- 23/10/201577,254 mi+2,054 mi
- 24/10/201577,254 mi
Average of roughly 2,961 miles per year across 17 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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