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1997 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · R427 FGH

R427 FGH

1997 Nissan Micra (1.0L, petrol). First registered 08/08/1997. Recorded mileage 80,962 miles. MOT valid until 13/09/2027.

Make & Model
NISSAN MICRA
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 13/09/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
80,962 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 13/09/2027
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
998cc

R427 FGH Key Findings

  • 31 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2026
  • 80,962 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 10 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (43 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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R427 FGH Mileage History

  1. 26/09/200635,277 mi
  2. 26/09/200739,751 mi+4,474 mi
  3. 24/09/200843,185 mi+3,434 mi
  4. 15/09/200946,047 mi+2,862 mi
  5. 15/09/200946,052 mi+5 mi
  6. 17/09/201048,638 mi+2,586 mi
  7. 12/09/201151,559 mi+2,921 mi
  8. 10/09/201255,001 mi+3,442 mi
  9. 16/09/201357,287 mi+2,286 mi
  10. 09/09/201459,960 mi+2,673 mi
  11. 09/09/201459,960 mi
  12. 01/09/201562,663 mi+2,703 mi
  13. 21/09/201665,195 mi+2,532 mi
  14. 27/09/201665,195 mi
  15. 21/09/201767,268 mi+2,073 mi
  16. 25/09/201767,268 mi
  17. 20/09/201869,381 mi+2,113 mi
  18. 20/09/201869,382 mi+1 mi
  19. 24/09/201971,337 mi+1,955 mi
  20. 27/09/201971,337 mi
  21. 14/09/202072,070 mi+733 mi
  22. 16/09/202172,307 mi+237 mi
  23. 16/09/202172,308 mi+1 mi
  24. 04/10/202272,537 mi+229 mi
  25. 05/10/202272,539 mi+2 mi
  26. 10/10/202372,772 mi+233 mi
  27. 17/10/202372,797 mi+25 mi
  28. 08/10/202476,183 mi+3,386 mi
  29. 16/10/202476,194 mi+11 mi
  30. 15/09/202577,786 mi+1,592 mi
  31. 04/09/202680,962 mi+3,176 mi

Average of roughly 2,291 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.

R427 FGH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 10:47
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Nissan Micra (R427 FGH) between September 2006 and September 2026.

The record contains 21 passes and 10 failures.

The most recent test on 04 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (43 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Windscreen (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 86 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: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a”; “Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (”.

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