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531 MBJ

1996 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,446 mi
Last recorded69,446 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Nissan Micra71,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration531 MBJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 69,446 miles

Coolant leak Around auxiliary belt area. ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 69,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak Around auxiliary belt area. ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 68,339 miles

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

Rear Stabiliser bar.

Pass 21 Nov 2023 67,107 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 65,967 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Nov 2021 65,086 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Nov 2020 64,080 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 63,288 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 62,274 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Dec 2017 61,343 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 60,580 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 59,524 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 57,659 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 57,659 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 54,915 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 52,392 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 29 Nov 2011 49,440 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 30 Nov 2010 46,335 miles

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

n/s/f subframe prescribed area foot panel corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2009 41,877 miles

n/s/front panel corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2008 38,043 miles

n/s front panel corroding

n/s washer jet intermitant

Fail 27 Nov 2007 34,574 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front panel has slight corrosion and o/s outer sill is starting to corrode

Pass 27 Nov 2007 34,574 miles

front panel has slight corrosion and o/s outer sill is starting to corrode

Pass 30 Nov 2006 31,091 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front valance starting to corrode

o/s/ outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 17 Nov 2005 26,218 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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531 MBJ is a 1996 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1996 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 71,202 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 531 MBJ, 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 30 years old, this Nissan Micra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 531 MBJ registered?

531 MBJ is a 1996 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 April 1996.

Is 531 MBJ safe to buy?

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