1997 Nissan Micra 1.3L Petrol · R383 EGY
1997 Nissan Micra (1.3L, petrol). First registered 14 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 80,892 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,892 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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R383 EGY Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2021
- 80,892 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R383 EGY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Nissan Micra (R383 EGY) between October 2005 and October 2021.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2021 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 (26 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 71 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: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1”.
R383 EGY Mileage History
- 12/10/200541,046 mi
- 26/09/200644,500 mi+3,454 mi
- 02/10/200749,068 mi+4,568 mi
- 30/09/200852,104 mi+3,036 mi
- 06/10/200955,014 mi+2,910 mi
- 05/10/201056,917 mi+1,903 mi
- 05/10/201159,849 mi+2,932 mi
- 03/10/201262,479 mi+2,630 mi
- 03/10/201262,479 mi
- 02/10/201365,431 mi+2,952 mi
- 08/10/201468,228 mi+2,797 mi
- 08/10/201468,228 mi
- 29/09/201570,540 mi+2,312 mi
- 30/09/201672,833 mi+2,293 mi
- 06/10/201774,616 mi+1,783 mi
- 03/10/201876,306 mi+1,690 mi
- 10/10/201876,371 mi+65 mi
- 03/10/201978,578 mi+2,207 mi
- 08/10/201978,578 mi
- 25/09/202079,597 mi+1,019 mi
- 05/10/202079,597 mi
- 08/10/202180,892 mi+1,295 mi
Average of roughly 2,492 miles per year across 22 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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