1998 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · R436 BMX
1998 Nissan Micra (1.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 35,762 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,762 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R436 BMX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 35,762 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
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R436 BMX MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Nissan Micra (R436 BMX) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 July 2026 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: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
R436 BMX Mileage History
- 06/07/202332,789 mi
- 18/07/202332,789 mi
- 03/07/202433,615 mi+826 mi
- 15/07/202534,712 mi+1,097 mi
- 16/07/202635,762 mi+1,050 mi
Average of roughly 982 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Nissan Nissan Micra Mk2 (K11)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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