1997 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · R485 NFT
1997 Nissan Micra (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 50,808 miles. MOT expired on 20 Nov 2011.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Nov 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,808 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R485 NFT Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2010
- 50,808 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R485 NFT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Nissan Micra (R485 NFT) between November 2005 and October 2010.
The record contains 6 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 25 October 2010 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: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)”.
R485 NFT Mileage History
- 21/11/200536,735 mi
- 21/11/200536,735 mi
- 04/11/200639,483 mi+2,748 mi
- 27/10/200742,874 mi+3,391 mi
- 27/10/200742,874 mi
- 04/11/200845,470 mi+2,596 mi
- 05/11/200845,470 mi
- 27/10/200947,948 mi+2,478 mi
- 28/10/200947,955 mi+7 mi
- 25/10/201050,808 mi+2,853 mi
- 25/10/201050,808 mi
Average of roughly 2,857 miles per year across 11 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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