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AY18 LRL

2018 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,862 mi
Last recorded40,862 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Nissan Micra28,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY18 LRL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2025 40,862 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 37,346 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 36,492 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 32,900 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 28,322 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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AY18 LRL is a 2018 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 28,938 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 AY18 LRL, 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 8 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY18 LRL registered?

AY18 LRL is a 2018 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 April 2018.

Is AY18 LRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY18 LRL shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY18 LRL have outstanding finance?

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