1997 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · R393 AAF
1997 Nissan Micra (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 96,995 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,995 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R393 AAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2025
- 96,995 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R393 AAF 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 (R393 AAF) between June 2024 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2025 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 (20 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”.
R393 AAF Mileage History
- 14/06/202495,733 mi
- 24/06/202495,748 mi+15 mi
- 26/06/202495,764 mi+16 mi
- 15/07/202596,978 mi+1,214 mi
- 29/07/202596,995 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 1,124 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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