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A14 OPP

1997 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,432 mi
Last recorded140,432 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Micra68,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 OPP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2011 140,432 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 140,431 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 140,422 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

floor and chassis corrossion

outer sills corrossion

Pass 20 Nov 2009 136,802 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 134,651 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 134,651 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 130,435 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 130,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 May 2007 125,250 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 May 2006 119,779 miles

front brake pads low. †rear steel brake pipes accross rear axel to limiter valve corroed.

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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A14 OPP is a 1997 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 68,022 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 A14 OPP, 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 29 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A14 OPP registered?

A14 OPP is a 1997 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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