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ANZ 3418

1996 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

48,683 mi
Last recorded48,683 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Micra71,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANZ 3418
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2014 48,683 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front number plate slightly deteriorated and slightly damaged

underside of vehicle of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 3 May 2013 42,987 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f wing has corrosion but no sharp edges

o/s/r inner body panel corroded but not in perscribed area

Fail 3 May 2013 42,987 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f wing has corrosion but no sharp edges

o/s/r inner body panel corroded but not in perscribed area

Pass 3 May 2012 39,362 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 39,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 36,176 miles

Slight footbrake imbalance

Tell tale light for full beam in-op

Fail 20 Apr 2011 36,171 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Slight footbrake imbalance

Tell tale light for full beam in-op

Pass 23 Apr 2010 26,892 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 26,884 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 25,698 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 25,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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ANZ 3418 is a 1996 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1996 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 71,202 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 ANZ 3418, 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 30 years old, this Nissan Micra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ANZ 3418 is a 1996 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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