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A19 FRC

1996 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

71,335 mi
Last recorded71,335 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 1996 Nissan Micra71,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 FRC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 71,335 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 70,638 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 69,868 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 68,833 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 67,745 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 66,409 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 65,045 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 65,045 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 63,668 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN IS CORRODED BUT NOT BLOWING AT TIME OF TEST.

Pass 18 Jun 2014 62,420 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN IS CORRODED BUT NOT BLOWING AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 18 Jun 2014 62,420 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN IS CORRODED BUT NOT BLOWING AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 18 Jun 2013 61,235 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN IS CORRODEING BUT NOT BLOWING AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 18 Jun 2013 61,235 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN IS CORRODEING BUT NOT BLOWING AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 19 Jun 2012 60,081 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 58,863 miles

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

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

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON ALL REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE DISCS ON INNER EDAGES

Pass 18 Jun 2010 57,850 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 57,109 miles

Nearside Front brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

SERFISE RUST STARTING ON O/S OUTER SILL

Pass 18 Jun 2008 56,242 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 55,143 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 55,142 miles

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

Exhaust "CAT" Heatshield insecure.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 52,304 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 FRC is a 1996 Nissan Micra in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FRC, 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 A19 FRC registered?

A19 FRC is a 1996 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 July 1996.

Is A19 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 FRC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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