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DP 5686

1996 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

67,431 mi
Last recorded67,431 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Nissan Micra71,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP 5686
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 67,431 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 67,431 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2026 19,565 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 19,168 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 17,130 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 66,823 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 15,067 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 66,333 miles

Rallye car/ no rear seats , upgraded suspension etc

Pass 6 Jan 2022 13,393 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 11,672 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 66,016 miles

vehicle modified for a purpose (rally car)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 57,854 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 52,855 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 52,543 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 52,542 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front flexable brake hoses held secure by cable ties

Pass 12 Jun 2007 50,998 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 51,196 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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DP 5686 is a 1996 Nissan Micra in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1996 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 71,202 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 DP 5686, 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 30 years old, this Nissan Micra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DP 5686 registered?

DP 5686 is a 1996 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is DP 5686 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP 5686 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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