1998 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · S161 ATE
1998 Nissan Micra (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 82,493 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,493 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S161 ATE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 82,493 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S161 ATE 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 (S161 ATE) between January 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (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: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
S161 ATE Mileage History
- 13/01/202373,065 mi
- 04/01/202477,092 mi+4,027 mi
- 03/06/202580,261 mi+3,169 mi
- 03/06/202580,261 mi
- 07/07/202682,493 mi+2,232 mi
Average of roughly 2,710 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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