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A708 PGT

1983 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,023 mi
Last recorded38,023 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1983 Nissan Micra50,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA708 PGT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 38,023 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust rear section slightly deteriorated

exhaust rubbers slightly perished

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 31 Jul 2012 33,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 30,903 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 30,903 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 28,445 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 25,855 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 23,373 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 21,323 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 19,872 miles

Refer To Advice Sheet No.973240606247 dated 19/07/2006

Fail 19 Jul 2006 19,872 miles

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

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

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

oil leak

underbody heavily undersealed

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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A708 PGT is a 1983 Nissan Micra in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 50,324 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 A708 PGT, 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 43 years old, this Nissan Micra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A708 PGT registered?

A708 PGT is a 1983 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A708 PGT safe to buy?

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