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550 CWF

1996 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,907 mi
Last recorded35,907 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Nissan Micra71,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration550 CWF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 35,907 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 35,885 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 35,863 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 34,119 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

rear axle beam heavy rust

Fail 3 Dec 2024 34,089 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s front under sill coroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s outer sill coroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s outer sill coroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s under sill coroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

rear axle beam heavy rust

Pass 11 Dec 2023 31,487 miles

rear suspension heavy rust

Fail 28 Nov 2023 31,437 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s outer sill coroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s rear inner wing coroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s rear under sill coroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s rear outer sill coroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension heavy rust

Pass 24 Nov 2022 31,255 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

rear axle beam heavy rust

Fail 24 Nov 2022 31,250 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

rear axle beam heavy rust

Pass 29 Nov 2021 31,121 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 31,111 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 27,978 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 27,210 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 26,362 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 26,357 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 25,330 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 23,901 miles

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion on both outer sills

Fail 18 Nov 2016 23,900 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s (8.2.2)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 17 Nov 2015 21,949 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 20,212 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 18,472 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 15,126 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 12,499 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 30 Nov 2010 12,088 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 11,729 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 11,260 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 10,705 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 10,049 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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550 CWF is a 1996 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 550 CWF, 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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550 CWF is a 1996 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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