1997 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · R508 FGH
1997 Nissan Micra (1.0L, petrol). First registered 11 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 57,817 miles. MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,817 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R508 FGH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2025
- 57,817 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R508 FGH 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 (R508 FGH) between July 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 September 2025 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 (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”.
R508 FGH Mileage History
- 07/07/202239,033 mi
- 07/08/202339,199 mi+166 mi
- 02/09/202452,828 mi+13,629 mi
- 13/09/202452,873 mi+45 mi
- 13/09/202557,817 mi+4,944 mi
Average of roughly 5,896 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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