MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,365 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
offside front tyre worn inner edge
exhaust back box outer skin peeling but not blowing
front crossmember corroded
How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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