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AA08 LWU

2008 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

71,634 mi
Last recorded71,634 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Nissan Micra50,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 LWU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 71,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 68,757 miles

Front exhaust heat shield insecure/rattling

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 65,317 miles

Exhaust front heat shield loose

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 61,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner end outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 58,843 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight on inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 58,841 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight on inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 57,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on walls and in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 54,902 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 23 Oct 2017 52,520 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 50,122 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 47,678 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 44,669 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 42,907 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 40,272 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 36,920 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 27,856 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 27,856 miles

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

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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AA08 LWU is a 2008 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 50,698 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 AA08 LWU, 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 18 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AA08 LWU registered?

AA08 LWU is a 2008 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is AA08 LWU safe to buy?

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