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2008 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

43,612 mi
Last recorded43,612 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Micra50,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration56 RN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 43,612 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 42,595 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 42,595 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrect fitted bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 40,149 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 40,149 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust mounting defective box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 40,147 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 40,147 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 39,361 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 39,361 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 38,953 miles

requires new rear wiper blade.

Pass 20 Jun 2019 37,612 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 37,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 36,017 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 34,578 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 34,575 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bubl possibe fitted wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 32,287 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 29,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 28,038 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 24,150 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 24,150 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 19,785 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 13,435 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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56 RN is a 2008 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 50,698 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 56 RN, 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 18 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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56 RN is a 2008 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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