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CLZ 4250

1998 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

75,017 mi
Last recorded75,017 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Micra64,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLZ 4250
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2018 75,017 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 71,396 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer cill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 71,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer cill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 67,160 miles

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2016 67,160 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2015 60,973 miles

Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

front radiator panel corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 58,653 miles

Front crossmember under radiator is corroding severly.

Fail 4 Mar 2014 58,640 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Front crossmember under radiator is corroding severly.

Pass 13 Mar 2013 56,233 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 53,740 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 51,086 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 48,653 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 48,634 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 55,432 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 45,953 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 45,882 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2008 42,596 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2008 42,596 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 39,546 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 36,679 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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CLZ 4250 is a 1998 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 64,883 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 CLZ 4250, 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 28 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CLZ 4250 is a 1998 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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