1998 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · S387 DTO
1998 Nissan Micra (1.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 72,929 miles. MOT expired on 20 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,929 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S387 DTO Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/01/2024
- 72,929 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S387 DTO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Nissan Micra (S387 DTO) between March 2023 and January 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 January 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced i”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear s”.
S387 DTO Mileage History
- 21/03/202371,767 mi
- 24/01/202472,929 mi+1,162 mi
Average of roughly 1,374 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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