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A19 COX

1996 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

88,945 mi
Last recorded88,945 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Nissan Micra71,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 COX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 88,945 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 87,993 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 87,429 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play drag link/ track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 87,427 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play drag link/ track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2023 86,313 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 85,517 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 85,515 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 83,262 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 May 2020 81,451 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 78,410 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake in need of service / adjustment

Pass 3 Apr 2018 74,831 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 70,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 65,784 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r o/s/r and o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 65,784 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r o/s/r and o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 60,502 miles

slight play in steering rack o/s

Pass 8 Apr 2014 54,660 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 54,660 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 49,085 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 45,251 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 41,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 36,754 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 29,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 23,337 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 12 May 2007 19,178 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 19,174 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2006 18,383 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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A19 COX is a 1996 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 A19 COX, 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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A19 COX is a 1996 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 May 1996.

Is A19 COX safe to buy?

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