1998 Nissan Micra 1.3L Petrol · R896 EAC
1998 Nissan Micra (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1998. Recorded mileage 95,257 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,257 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1275cc
R896 EAC Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/08/2026
- 95,257 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (37 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R896 EAC Mileage History
- 25/04/200651,902 mi
- 25/04/200651,902 mi
- 24/04/200755,903 mi+4,001 mi
- 23/05/200860,219 mi+4,316 mi
- 21/05/200962,445 mi+2,226 mi
- 21/05/200962,445 mi
- 18/05/201065,253 mi+2,808 mi
- 14/05/201167,084 mi+1,831 mi
- 15/05/201268,853 mi+1,769 mi
- 22/05/201370,232 mi+1,379 mi
- 23/05/201471,814 mi+1,582 mi
- 22/05/201573,265 mi+1,451 mi
- 26/05/201674,731 mi+1,466 mi
- 26/05/201674,731 mi
- 01/06/201775,525 mi+794 mi
- 01/06/201775,525 mi
- 21/05/201876,391 mi+866 mi
- 23/05/201876,399 mi+8 mi
- 31/05/201977,175 mi+776 mi
- 11/07/202077,795 mi+620 mi
- 07/08/202178,730 mi+935 mi
- 07/07/202280,151 mi+1,421 mi
- 07/07/202280,151 mi
- 24/07/202381,447 mi+1,296 mi
- 07/08/202381,448 mi+1 mi
- 08/08/202492,110 mi+10,662 mi
- 12/08/202492,112 mi+2 mi
- 05/08/202593,887 mi+1,775 mi
- 26/08/202695,257 mi+1,370 mi
Average of roughly 2,132 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
R896 EAC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Nissan Micra (R896 EAC) between April 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (37 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Bodywork (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 74 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: “Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced radiator”; “Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”; “Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly red”.
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