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749 CON

1998 Nissan Micra

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests56 (40 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,194 mi
Last recorded94,194 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Micra64,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration749 CON
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

40 pass 16 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 94,194 miles

Axle deformed but serviceable rear axle slight corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member area under radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

heavy surface corrosion on steering/suspension components and underside body

unable to fully assess underside prescribed areas due to underseal

Fail 21 Jan 2026 94,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Axle deformed but serviceable rear axle slight corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member area under radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

heavy surface corrosion on steering/suspension components and underside body

unable to fully assess underside prescribed areas due to underseal

Pass 4 Aug 2025 65,515 miles

Both front inner arches showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parts of vehicle undersealed

Pass 29 Jan 2025 91,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heavy surface corrosion on steering, suspension and underside body

Fail 22 Jan 2025 91,558 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

heavy surface corrosion on steering, suspension and underside body

Pass 17 Sep 2024 63,986 miles

floor and chassis welded and sealed

front inner wings sealed

Fail 17 Sep 2024 63,986 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

floor and chassis welded and sealed

front inner wings sealed

Fail 1 Aug 2024 63,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 84,452 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension components corroded front and rear axle

Fail 1 Aug 2023 84,402 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 63,283 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 83,420 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear beam axle slightly corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2022 83,401 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (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))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear beam axle slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2022 60,805 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2022 60,799 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect also full of water (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 82,091 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides - o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides - o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides - o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2021 82,082 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides - o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides - o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides - o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 59,273 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pins (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 59,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pins (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 59,169 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills, inner flitches and cross members slightly corroded

rear differential damp

slight play in steering box

Pass 10 Aug 2020 81,050 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel (1.1.11 (c))

General underside corrosion to all suspension components

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 81,050 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel (1.1.11 (c))

General underside corrosion to all suspension components

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 58,645 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both floors, chassis rails, under sills, cross members and inner flitches slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2019 80,263 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 80,263 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner/outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 58,550 miles

rear diff damp

steering box damp

Pass 20 Jul 2018 79,958 miles

general underside corrosion

Fail 20 Jul 2018 79,958 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

general underside corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2017 58,039 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight oil leak on steering box (2.3.3b)

slight lift/wear in both king pins

Pass 8 Jul 2017 79,289 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 57,270 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Sump gasket

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 78,761 miles

Nearside rear inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Offside rear inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2015 56,857 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 78,571 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre slightly cracked and perrished

Pass 25 Sep 2014 56,470 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front inner wing holed and corroded but NOT within 30cms of a load or component mounting area.

Fail 11 Sep 2014 56,463 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front inner wing holed and corroded but NOT within 30cms of a load or component mounting area.

Pass 18 Jul 2014 78,042 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Aug 2013 56,140 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 77,361 miles

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 55,727 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 72,765 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 66,993 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 54,304 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 62,116 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 62,116 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 53,331 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 57,897 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 51,849 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 53,377 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 53,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 49,963 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 49,591 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 49,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 47,245 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 45,241 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 44,648 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

diff oil leak

fluid leak from front

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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749 CON is a 1998 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 56 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 64,883 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 749 CON, 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 28 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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749 CON is a 1998 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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