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A796 PYB

1983 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,196 mi
Last recorded83,196 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 1983 Nissan Micra50,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA796 PYB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 83,196 miles

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

surface/corrosion/on/underbody/and/metal/brake/pipes/advised/treatment.

Fail 30 Nov 2011 83,196 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

surface/corrosion/on/underbody/and/metal/brake/pipes/advised/treatment.

Pass 26 May 2010 81,804 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 81,804 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 79,832 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 79,729 miles

Offside outer sill starting to corrode.

Offside rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 24 Oct 2007 79,684 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 78,932 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 78,565 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 78,565 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

engine starting to smoke but not considered excessive at present.

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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A796 PYB is a 1983 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A796 PYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A796 PYB registered?

A796 PYB is a 1983 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 October 1983.

Is A796 PYB safe to buy?

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