1999 Nissan Micra 1.3L Petrol · S166 ABG
1999 Nissan Micra (1.3L, petrol). First registered 29 Jan 1999. Recorded mileage 73,702 miles. MOT valid until 25 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,702 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S166 ABG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2026
- 73,702 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S166 ABG 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 1999 Nissan Micra (S166 ABG) between March 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 May 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 (12 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play offside and nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
S166 ABG Mileage History
- 26/03/202456,165 mi
- 12/05/202564,850 mi+8,685 mi
- 12/05/202564,850 mi
- 15/05/202673,698 mi+8,848 mi
- 27/05/202673,702 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 8,086 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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