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DG55 HLW

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

100,047 mi
Last recorded100,047 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 HLW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2020 100,047 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front & rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 95,395 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 90,681 miles

Axle (2) suspension springs corroded

Nearside Rear lamp unit has a locator not functioning as intended

Nearside Rear passengers' seat belt webbing is slow to fully retract all the loose webbing into the reel.

Offside Front drivers' door check-strap is detached/insecure

Offside Rear lamp unit has a retaining device missing

Offside Rear passengers' seat belt webbing is slow to fully retract all the loose webbing into the reel.

The headlamps lenses are dirty/deteriorated

The rear centre passengers' three point inertia seat belt does not secure the buckle as intended

Fail 3 Dec 2018 90,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Axle (2) suspension springs corroded

Nearside Rear lamp unit has a locator not functioning as intended

Nearside Rear passengers' seat belt webbing is slow to fully retract all the loose webbing into the reel.

Offside Front drivers' door check-strap is detached/insecure

Offside Rear lamp unit has a retaining device missing

Offside Rear passengers' seat belt webbing is slow to fully retract all the loose webbing into the reel.

The headlamps lenses are dirty/deteriorated

The rear centre passengers' three point inertia seat belt does not secure the buckle as intended

Pass 7 Apr 2017 90,677 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 90,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 87,193 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 84,889 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

veichle marked as seriously damaged

Fail 27 Jan 2015 84,889 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 80,691 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2013 80,685 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2013 78,437 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 70,374 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 70,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 60,200 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 60,197 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 49,151 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 35,725 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 35,724 miles

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

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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DG55 HLW is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2006 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 55,273 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 DG55 HLW, 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 20 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DG55 HLW registered?

DG55 HLW is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 February 2006.

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