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A18 EWL

1997 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

53,499 mi
Last recorded53,499 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Micra68,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 EWL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 53,499 miles

Front brake pads becoming worn.

Fail 26 Oct 2016 53,409 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill at centre (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at centre (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at centre and is insecure at lower edge. (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill, front to rear (2.4.A.3)

Front brake pads becoming worn.

Pass 3 Nov 2015 50,574 miles

1.rear wheel arches starting to corrode 2.slight damage to o/s head lamp glass

Pass 27 Oct 2014 47,174 miles

1. Slight damage to offside head light glass. 2. Offside front cv gaiter starting to perish. 3. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode. 4. Exhaust rear box starting to corrode.

Pass 18 Nov 2013 44,327 miles

1/ front brake pads becoming worn 2/ o/s front outer drive shaft gaiter becoming perished 3/ slight damage to o/s head light glass

Fail 7 Sep 2013 44,295 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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)

1/ o/s front outer drive shaft gaiter becoming perished

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 36,370 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 36,345 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 30,549 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 30,549 miles

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

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

n/s/f cv boot cracking

o/s/f headlamp glass damsge

Pass 16 Sep 2010 28,162 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 27,421 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 26,184 miles

o/s headlight damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2007 24,463 miles

o/s head light damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2006 22,788 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 21,233 miles

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 Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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A18 EWL is a 1997 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 A18 EWL, 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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A18 EWL is a 1997 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 September 1997.

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