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DU56 LRA

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,660 mi
Last recorded81,660 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 LRA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 81,660 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both borderline (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 81,658 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box snapped off (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top mount collapsed (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/50/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both borderline (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 74,866 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f & o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 74,804 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s/f & o/s/f (3.5.1i)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f & o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 69,399 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 63,044 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 63,033 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 57,590 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)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 52,919 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 52,919 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 48,209 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 48,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 44,101 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 37,762 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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DU56 LRA is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DU56 LRA, 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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DU56 LRA is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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