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383 MBH

1997 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,065 mi
Last recorded54,065 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Nissan Micra68,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration383 MBH
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 54,065 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 53,870 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 53,648 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 53,145 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 52,489 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 52,038 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 51,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 51,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Jan 2017 50,538 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 50,538 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 49,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 49,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Jan 2015 47,563 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 47,563 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 45,891 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 44,625 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 43,386 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 41,818 miles
Pass 1 May 2010

near side mirror damage

Pass 15 May 2009 34,620 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 32,035 miles

both front brake hose furrels

Pass 1 Jun 2007 25,819 miles

front pads low// n/s/f cv gaiter

Fail 31 May 2007 25,819 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

front pads low n/s/f cv gaiter worn

Pass 23 May 2006 21,631 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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383 MBH is a 1997 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 383 MBH, 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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383 MBH is a 1997 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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