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178 BYB

1997 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,365 mi
Last recorded62,365 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Micra68,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration178 BYB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2009 62,365 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 13 Oct 2008 56,512 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exahust back box outer skin peeling but not blowing

rear no plate water damaged but still legible

Pass 15 Oct 2007 50,676 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 50,674 miles

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2006 43,933 miles

exhaust back box outer skin peeling but not blowing

front crossmember corroded

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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178 BYB is a 1997 Nissan Micra in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 178 BYB, 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 178 BYB registered?

178 BYB is a 1997 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is 178 BYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 178 BYB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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