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AA08 NUW

2008 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,963 mi
Last recorded96,963 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Nissan Micra50,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 NUW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 96,963 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear and tred also stepped. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 May 2016 80,913 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing in tyre tread 185/50/16

coil spring corroded both rear in areas (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 May 2016 80,913 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing in tyre tread 185/50/16

coil spring corroded both rear in areas (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 65,899 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 55,685 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 55,298 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 45,715 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 31,479 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2011 22,596 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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AA08 NUW is a 2008 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NUW, 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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AA08 NUW is a 2008 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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