1999 Nissan Micra 1.3L Petrol · T397 BLJ
1999 Nissan Micra (1.3L, petrol). First registered 11 May 1999. Recorded mileage 85,201 miles. MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,201 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T397 BLJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2026
- 85,201 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T397 BLJ 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 (T397 BLJ) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 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 (8 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
T397 BLJ Mileage History
- 01/08/202380,641 mi
- 25/07/202482,696 mi+2,055 mi
- 29/07/202584,066 mi+1,370 mi
- 29/07/202685,200 mi+1,134 mi
- 30/07/202685,201 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,522 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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