1998 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · R522 DDX
1998 Nissan Micra (1.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 153,199 miles. MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,199 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R522 DDX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 153,199 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R522 DDX 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 1998 Nissan Micra (R522 DDX) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”.
R522 DDX Mileage History
- 15/08/2024142,017 mi
- 16/08/2024142,037 mi+20 mi
- 07/08/2025147,538 mi+5,501 mi
- 21/08/2026153,195 mi+5,657 mi
- 25/08/2026153,199 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 5,519 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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