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BLZ 4371

1997 Nissan Micra

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,233 mi
Last recorded80,233 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Micra68,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 4371
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 80,233 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 May 2011 80,098 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 71,339 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 71,339 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 67,987 miles

Damage to nearside front

Front number plate starting to de-laminate

Fail 22 May 2009 67,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Damage to nearside front

Front number plate starting to de-laminate

Fail 28 May 2008 66,953 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 66,953 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 63,285 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 63,825 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 May 2006 60,423 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 58,876 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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BLZ 4371 is a 1997 Nissan Micra in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 68,022 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 BLZ 4371, 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 29 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BLZ 4371 registered?

BLZ 4371 is a 1997 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is BLZ 4371 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLZ 4371 shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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