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C18 DWY

1997 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

59,695 mi
Last recorded59,695 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Nissan Micra68,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 DWY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 59,695 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 55,755 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive middle inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 54,241 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 49,877 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 49,877 miles

Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 47,428 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 47,427 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 46,652 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 45,319 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 41,628 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 41,626 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 37,454 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 36,335 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre is cracking

offside rear tyre is cracking

Pass 18 Sep 2015 35,226 miles

slight cracking on both rear tyre walls but not down to cords

Fail 16 Sep 2015 35,217 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

slight cracking on both rear tyre walls but not down to cords

Pass 6 Oct 2014 33,958 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 32,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box is in poor condition

Fail 8 Oct 2013 32,232 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box is in poor condition

Pass 27 Sep 2012 31,146 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 30,043 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all tyre treads getting low on edges

slight cracking on all tyre walls

Pass 18 Oct 2010 28,086 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 28,086 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/R TYRE CRACKING ON SIDE WALL .

Pass 19 Oct 2009 27,871 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 26,708 miles

N/S/R TYRE CRACKING ON SIDE WALL ,

Pass 1 Nov 2007 25,185 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 25,185 miles

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2006 24,047 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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C18 DWY is a 1997 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 68,022 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C18 DWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C18 DWY registered?

C18 DWY is a 1997 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is C18 DWY safe to buy?

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