1998 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · S717 AYA
1998 Nissan Micra (1.0L, petrol). First registered 23 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 166,149 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,149 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S717 AYA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/09/2026
- 166,149 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S717 AYA 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 (S717 AYA) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door handle (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
S717 AYA Mileage History
- 10/09/2024139,022 mi
- 10/09/2024139,022 mi
- 16/09/2025151,371 mi+12,349 mi
- 30/09/2025151,941 mi+570 mi
- 04/09/2026166,149 mi+14,208 mi
Average of roughly 13,686 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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