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A17 AUG

1996 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,558 mi
Last recorded112,558 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Nissan Micra71,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 AUG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2008 112,558 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 112,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 103,714 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 103,714 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 95,062 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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A17 AUG is a 1996 Nissan Micra in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 A17 AUG, 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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What year was A17 AUG registered?

A17 AUG is a 1996 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 September 1996.

Is A17 AUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 AUG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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