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1997 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · R611 ANF

R611 ANF

1997 Nissan Micra (1.0L, petrol). First registered 11 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 70,385 miles. MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027.

Make & Model
NISSAN MICRA
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 24 Mar 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
70,385 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 24 Mar 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
998cc
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R611 ANF Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
  • 70,385 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)

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R611 ANF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Sept 2026, 09:28
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Nissan Micra (R611 ANF) between July 2024 and March 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 25 March 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 (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 12 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 arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a”.

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ADVISORY

R611 ANF Mileage History

  1. 08/07/202462,242 mi
  2. 24/07/202462,244 mi+2 mi
  3. 11/07/202564,777 mi+2,533 mi
  4. 16/07/202564,824 mi+47 mi
  5. 25/03/202670,385 mi+5,561 mi

Average of roughly 4,757 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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Known faults for Nissan Nissan Micra Mk2 (K11)

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1997 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: 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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Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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