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AA08 NWT

2008 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,267 mi
Last recorded167,267 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Nissan Micra50,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 NWT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2021 167,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front down pipe heatshield insecure

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

oil level low

Pass 4 Nov 2020 157,460 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 147,250 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 4 Nov 2019 147,241 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Nov 2018 137,740 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

oil was low

Pass 25 Oct 2017 126,860 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 126,860 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 111,633 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 97,147 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 97,147 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 85,109 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 85,109 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

wiper linkage has excessive movement

Pass 6 Nov 2013 72,394 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 60,611 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 60,611 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

bonnet catch sticking

Pass 19 Aug 2011 49,327 miles

front discs in poor condition

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 NWT is a 2008 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NWT, 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 NWT registered?

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

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