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DAN0162

1997 Nissan Micra

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,295 mi
Last recorded159,295 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Micra68,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAN0162
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 159,295 miles

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

Front suspention springs rusting

head light beam defectors fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2011 150,035 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2011 150,035 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2010 143,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2010 143,479 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 112,738 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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DAN0162 is a 1997 Nissan Micra in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DAN0162, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DAN0162 registered?

DAN0162 is a 1997 Nissan Micra, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is DAN0162 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAN0162 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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