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1998 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · R883 DBU

R883 DBU

1998 Nissan Micra (1.0L, petrol). First registered 28/04/1998. Recorded mileage 110,871 miles. MOT valid until 06/07/2027.

Make & Model
NISSAN MICRA
Year / Origin
1998 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 06/07/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
110,871 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 06/07/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
998cc

R883 DBU Key Findings

  • 28 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
  • 110,871 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 11 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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R883 DBU Mileage History

  1. 21/04/200632,601 mi
  2. 21/04/200632,601 mi
  3. 01/06/200736,642 mi+4,041 mi
  4. 11/04/200841,326 mi+4,684 mi
  5. 15/04/200945,704 mi+4,378 mi
  6. 15/04/200945,704 mi
  7. 14/04/201049,536 mi+3,832 mi
  8. 24/03/201154,104 mi+4,568 mi
  9. 24/03/201154,104 mi
  10. 29/03/201259,560 mi+5,456 mi
  11. 03/04/201259,560 mi
  12. 26/03/201365,431 mi+5,871 mi
  13. 27/03/201365,431 mi
  14. 19/03/201471,262 mi+5,831 mi
  15. 19/03/201471,262 mi
  16. 24/03/201580,768 mi+9,506 mi
  17. 24/03/201580,768 mi
  18. 17/03/201687,210 mi+6,442 mi
  19. 17/03/201687,210 mi
  20. 01/03/201792,838 mi+5,628 mi
  21. 01/03/201792,838 mi
  22. 21/09/201893,669 mi+831 mi
  23. 23/08/201997,789 mi+4,120 mi
  24. 21/08/2020101,982 mi+4,193 mi
  25. 21/08/2020101,982 mi
  26. 23/08/2021106,100 mi+4,118 mi
  27. 30/06/2026110,867 mi+4,767 mi
  28. 08/07/2026110,871 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 3,872 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.

R883 DBU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 20:13
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Nissan Micra (R883 DBU) between April 2006 and July 2026.

The record contains 17 passes and 11 failures.

The most recent test on 08 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Bodywork (11 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 40 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section (5.2.6)”.

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