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88 PAM

2009 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

141,707 mi
Last recorded141,707 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration88 PAM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 141,707 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 141,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 132,463 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 122,471 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 122,470 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 110,191 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 97,845 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 97,845 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 80,177 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 68,011 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 68,011 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 58,470 miles

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Dec 2018 58,470 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Dec 2017 50,298 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 40,965 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 40,965 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 26,076 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 8,211 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 8,175 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyre walls scuffed

Pass 15 Jul 2014 8,175 miles

both front tyre walls scuffed

Pass 26 Jun 2013 7,449 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 5,797 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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88 PAM is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 48,236 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 88 PAM, 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 17 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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88 PAM is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 7 July 2009.

Is 88 PAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 88 PAM shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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