1997 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · R596 BDL
1997 Nissan Micra (1.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 90,462 miles. MOT expired on 06 Aug 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,462 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R596 BDL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2023
- 90,462 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R596 BDL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Nissan Micra (R596 BDL) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 August 2023 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: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”.
R596 BDL Mileage History
- 08/08/202289,876 mi
- 08/08/202289,876 mi
- 01/08/202390,462 mi+586 mi
- 01/08/202390,462 mi
Average of roughly 597 miles per year across 4 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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